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The crew of "Vesti" News Channel managed to interview Julia Skripal's neighbors in Moscow, and the investigators in Russia.
"The girl left in a taxi, passed through the airport metal detector at the entrance, and then, already with the boarding pass in hand - went to the gate. This footage from Sheremetyevo airport was the last, on which it is certain - it was Julia Skripal. The video was published by Russian investigators, who traced the entire path of the girl from Moscow to Salisbury.
Julia Skripal was infected with the poisonous substance on the airplane to the United Kingdom - this is the version of the British authorities. But the Investigative Committee refused this version of what happened.
The investigators found that none of the passengers flying the same flight had signs of toxicity. The same with the taxi driver who took Julia to the airport.
In addition, during the investigation
it was possible to establish Yulia Skripal's work place in Russia and all of her friends. Julia owns a a two-bedroom apartment in Moscow where, according to neighbors, she was planning a renovation. That is, she never planned to leave Russia for good.
"There were some repair works recently. Also, a dog was howling, that's all I know." - "a dog was howling? asks the journalist. "Well, it was left alone there for a while," Julia's neighbour said.
Around the time that Julia disappeared -
her partner Stepan was also no where to be seen, and hasn't been since.
Comment: There were early reports that Julia's boyfriend was "close to Putin", but that angle has been memory-holed. Whatever is going on, it's certainly strange. There was no indication Julia planned on "defecting". And the lack of any public communication with her throws into question the statements made on her behalf by the British authorities - especially when said statements include that she doesn't want anyone speaking on her behalf. It looks as if the Russians might be right: Julia and her father are being held against their will and refused any contact with the outside world.