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A British government inquiry found that Vladimir Putin authorised the attempted killing of Sergei Skripal, a former Russian spy, in Britain in 2018.

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The World in Brief from The Economist

Britain announces new sanctions on Russia; America and Ukraine continue peace negotiations, and more

Britain announces new sanctions on Russia; America and Ukraine continue peace negotiations, and more

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