NEWS.com.auRussia retaliates against UK in spy poisoning stand-off as threat of 'real war' loomsNEWS.com.auRUSSIA'S government has retaliated as the spy poisoning row continues, and a top former military chief warned the UK was at “real risk” of a “catastrophic” war. Staff writers, AP, AFP. News Corp Australia NetworkMarch 17, 20188:02pm.