British chemical weapons experts have confirmed that former Russian double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter were poisoned with a military-grade nerve agent developed by Russia. UK Prime Minister Theresa May has stated that it is highly likely that Russia was behind the attack and that Britain will respond. The leader of the opposition Labour party has suggested targeting the property and investments of Russian nationals in the UK.
# Russia
President Donald Trump has approved the export of lethal arms to Ukraine, including a multimillion dollar sniper rifle deal, in support of Ukraine's fight against Russia-backed terrorists. The U.S. state department had approved a license for the $41.5 million commercial sale of .50 caliber Barrett M107A1 sniper rifles and ammunition to Ukraine. The deal also includes assault rifles, combat shotguns, silencers, Javelin antitank missiles, military scopes and flash suppressors.