UK expels 23 Russian diplomats

The UK, on Wednesday, expelled 23 Russian diplomats, mostly intelligence officers, in response to the poisoning of a former spy. UK believes the nerve agent used on Sergei Skripal and his daughter came from Russia and has demanded a response.

   •  Russia's response has shown complete disdain, offered no explanation
   •  Russians have shown sarcasm, contempt and defiance
   •  Represents and unlawful use of force against the UK
   •  This is immediate action to dismantle espionage network
   •  This is the single biggest expulsion in 30 years
   •  Will harden defenses against hostile state activity in UK
   •  Will also table an amendment to strengthen actions against the abuse of human rights
   •  There is no place for corrupt elites in the UK
   •  Says will freeze Russian state assets wherever they have evidence of a threat
   •  Cannot share some measures which UK will take publicly
   •  Spoke to Trump, Merkel and Macron in the last 24 hours, will coordinate efforts