During the 111th Executive Council session of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), the United Kingdom’s representative, Chris Rampling, issued a strong denunciation of Russia’s continued use and development of chemical weapons. He detailed how Russia’s actions violate the Chemical Weapons Convention by using toxic chemicals both abroad and against its own population. This ongoing behavior poses a serious threat to civilian safety and undermines international arms control agreements. The UK’s statement places the spotlight on Russia’s persistent chemical weapons programs as a violation of global norms, calling for the OPCW and the international community to reinforce... [Continue Reading]