UK accuses Russia of bringing ‘wild’ conspiracy theories to UN council

A man tries to open a door damaged after a Russian bombing in Baryshivka, east of Kyiv, Ukraine (Felipe Dana/AP)

The UK’s permanent representative to the United Nations has accused Russia of bringing about “wild, completely baseless and irresponsible conspiracy theories”.

It came as the UN security council met at Russia’s request to discuss claims levelled by Moscow about biological activities in Ukraine.