The rhetoric of the Cold War appears to be back - with strong words at the UN Security Council and the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats from Britain.
The US, France and Germany along with the UK have issued a joint statement blaming Moscow for the poisoning of former spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the UK.
The apparent unity in the West though comes at a time of friction over Brexit and an unpredictable White House.
Russia says the accusations are 'insane' - and that Britain is refusing to cooperate with Moscow in the investigation of the incident.
Is there a rush to judgment by western powers on Russia?
Presenter: Adrian Finighan
Guests:
Vyacheslav Matuzov, a former Russian diplomat.
Matthew Goodwin, Senior Visiting Fellow in the Europe Programme at Chatham House.
Fabrice Pothier, Former Director of Policy Planning for NATO.
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