UK accuses Russia of using arms watchdog meeting as 'diversionary tactic'

Britain on Tuesday accused Russia of calling a meeting of the world`s chemical weapons watchdog as a "diversionary tactic" to undermine an investigation into the poisoning of a former Russian spy in England.

"This Russian initiative is yet again another diversionary tactic, intended to undermine the work of the OPCW in reaching a conclusion," Britain`s foreign ministry said in a statement.