Your move...

Britain and Russia engaged in somewhat of a hissy fit over the Litvinenko affair. Not that it isn't a serious matter, but the man himself and his death seem to have taken second place to macho posturing between the two countries. And to what end? Assuming we're not being told lies, it seems the Russian constitution forbids the extradition of its nationals, so we're asking for the impossible. Further, what would be our response if the situation were reversed? Would we be prepared to extradite a British citizen to stand trial in Russia on a charge relating to a contentious murder with considerable political overtones? I doubt it. I fear the unfortunate Mr Litvinenko has now simply become a pawn in a political chess game.