EU countries may take action against Russia in poison case

BRUSSELS — Several European Union countries said Friday they may follow Britain in expelling Russian diplomats, as EU Council chief Donald Tusk predicted member states would introduce more measures against Moscow for the poisoning of an ex-spy in England.

At a summit in Brussels, the 28 EU leaders agreed with Britain that it is “highly likely” Russia is responsible for the March 4 attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia. They remain unconscious in critical condition after being exposed to a military-grade nerve agent.

The EU has recalled its ambassador from Moscow for consultations over an incident it called “a grave challenge to our shared security.” Britain and Russia have expelled 23 of each other’s diplomats. Moscow insists it was not behind the attack