Charlie Rowley: Novichok victim meets Russian ambassador
Mr Yakovenko had seemed"genuinely concerned" during the 90-minute meeting, Mr Rowley said.
However, he added that the ambassador fed him"propaganda" and told him Russian-made Novichok would have been more powerful, killing more people. "Some of what he said trying to justify Russia not being responsible was ridiculous," he told the paper.Charlie Rowley was exposed to the same poison used to attack Sergei Skripal and daughter Yulia
In September, Scotland Yard and the Crown Prosecution Service said there was sufficient evidence to charge two Russians - known as Alexander Petrov and Ruslan Boshirov - with offences including conspiracy to murder.Russia has repeatedly denied any involvement, with president Vladimir Putin claiming the two suspects were civilians.The Sunday Mirror quoted Mr Yakovenko saying he and Mr Rowley were"on the same page" and wanted to see a report into the investigation published.
"I've seen a normal person who has really suffered a lot and who has suffered a tragedy in his life. If he asked for it, I would give him support," he reportedly said.
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