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16/3/2018 8:50 am  #1


Sergei and Yulia Skripal

A strange case: Without concrete evidence, the whole emphasis of blame has been placed on the Russian state.

But why would Putin break convention, which is not to kill a swapped spy? They've never done it before, and the swap system is unlikely to be abused by 'diplomats' as it allows them freedom when they get into tricky situations, for example get caught out breaking the laws of the country in which they hold immunity.

This botched attempt at assassination does more harm than good to Putin (presidential elections in two days time, World Cup hosting in a few months), so the question I'm asking is, who would such an assassination benefit?

Litvinenko wasn't a 'swap spy', although parallels are being drawn: he was a defector. I've very little doubt (but still some!) that his murder was state sponsored with Putin at the heart of it. However, Litvinenko was heavily and personally involved in implicating Putin in Russian Mafia State involvement. Skripal was small fry. He was only sentenced to 13 years by the Russians in 2006, a very light sentence compared to many compatriots found guilty of treachery by the Russians.

The evidence provided so far, and feverishly regurgitated by the media, is that Russia produces the nerve agent which has severely damaged Sergei and Yulia Skripal. Many countries make novichok derivatives, including our own, and Israel (for Mossad use). In fact the UK, using shared technology provided by the Russian state following the end of the Cold War, produces novichok and other chemical weapons (for research only of course) at what is often mistakenly called Porton Down. The chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear facility is actually at nearby Winterbourne Gunner.

And here's the important point (it's taken fucking ages to get here): Winterbourne Gunner is near Porton Down. It's also 4 miles from Salisbury.

 

16/3/2018 6:28 pm  #2


Re: Sergei and Yulia Skripal

More likely to be a rogue element of Russia rather than Russia per se. Of course it could be an individual "rogue", who he's stabbed in the back or somedy who's come a cropper because of something he did during his dark career.

Interesting that the head of the Police anti-terrorism unit, said live on TV that they didna have a clue who the perpetrator was, who was behind it, and what the modus operandi was. Within 12 hours, Moaner Teresa announces her findings to the world. So begs the question WTF the Police in Salisbury are still investigating given the UK Cluedo Champion has solved the case.

 

16/3/2018 8:10 pm  #3


Re: Sergei and Yulia Skripal

PM May used the phrase, in connection with the chemical, that it was 'of a type developed by the Russians'. The exact same phrase used by the EU nations, and the USA. Then Boris used the same description today.

Therefore, May and the rest of the leaders are trying to take us in a particular direction, and they've succeeded. I note that a huge cash sum has been allocated to 'Porton Down' since the Salisbury incident.

https://www.ft.com/content/d78f43fc-27b0-11e8-b27e-cc62a39d57a0 

No doubt Trident will be on the agenda soon too. 

I've almost forgotten all about Brexit.

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