Vladimir Putin brands poisoned ex-spy Skripal a a 'traitor' and 'scumbag'

Russia continues to deny any involvement in the poisoning, deepening international condemnation.

ussian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session 'Sustainable energy for a changing world' during the Russian Energy Week international forum at the Manege exhibition center in Moscow, Russia, 03 October 2018.

The Russian leader, a former intelligence officer himself, described Mr Skripal as a "traitor to the motherland". Source: AAP

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