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The British government has evidence that the murder of MI6 agent Alexander Litvinenko was an act of 'state sponsored assassination' by Russia.
The former KGB agent was working for both MI6 and at their behest the Spanish intelligence services at the time of his death, a coroner heard today.
He was also advising on how closely linked the Russian Mafia were to the country's government.
Originally posted by Kentucky
The British authorities knew before hand about the threats to Litvinenko.
Originally posted by Kentucky
The fact they allowed the event to happen reflected badly on the Soviet authorities.
We can only guess what, if any, gains were to be made from antagonizing Russia and straining the relationship.
Originally posted by Kentucky
In light of the fact he was also working for the Spanish - As the Royals say "Never complain, never explain".
They simply wanted him gone.