A UK public inquiry concluded that Vladimir Putin was morally responsible for the 2018 Salisbury poisoning attack involving the nerve agent Novichok.The investigation detailed the roles of Alexander Mishkin and Anatoly Chepiga, charged with conspiracy to murder, and noted over 80 hospitalizations due to the attack.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer demanded an end to Russia’s hostile actions while Russia denied involvement and condemned the UK's sanctions.