Novichok: What Do We Know?

Four key questions about the substances collectively known as Novichok, how they are produced, and tracking possibilities The poisoning of double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter and the ensuing accusations leveled against Russia by the UK have reignited interest in so-called Novichok nerve agents. All the information currently being made available about Novichok agents mainly comes from the media and politicians and is based on chemist Vil Mirzayanov’s article, book,...