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Julia Skripal gave the first interview after poisoning
Julia Skripal, who was poisoned in the UK with her father Sergei Skripal, gave the first interview after poisoning, reports Reuters.
In particular, Julia Skripal said that after poisoning for 20 days she was in a coma. “We were very lucky that we survived after this attempt. Our recovery was slow and very painful, ”Reuters quoted her words.
Julia Skripal said she now helps to care for her father. She added that in the future she hopes to return to Russia.
Reuters reported that she contacted Julia Skripal through the British police. The girl talked with journalists from London, they did not know her exact location. She made a statement in Russian, after which she provided his written copy, written by hand in Russian and English.
“I am trying to come to terms with destructive changes in myself - both physical and emotional,” said Julia Skripal.
- Former GRU officer Sergey Skripal and his daughter Julia were discovered unconscious in the British city of Salisbury in March 2018. Great Britain said that the Skripals were poisoned by the nervous substance “Novice” developed in the USSR.
- The British authorities accused Russia's poisoning and expelled more than 20 Russian diplomats. Other Western countries have taken similar measures; In total, more than 150 Russian diplomatic employees were announced. Russia announced non -involvement in poisoning and also answered the expulsion of foreign diplomats.
- The fact that Julia Skripal came into consciousness reported doctors at the end of March. It became known about improving the condition of her father in April. On May 18, Sergei Skripal was discharged from the hospital.