The evidence for Russia’s use of chemical weapons in Ukraine

UK working ‘urgently’ to confirm reports Moscow deployed ‘poisonous substance’

The aftermath of Russian shelling in the city of Mariupol
The aftermath of Russian shelling in the city of Mariupol
(Image credit: Leon Klein/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

The UK and US are investigating unconfirmed reports that Russia used chemical weapons during its assault on the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol.

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