This is stated in the comments distributed by the Russian diplomatic mission.
“The embassy is also ready to meet with Hope in order to try to answer all your questions regarding the Russian official position,” the diplomacy said.
Earlier, Evan Hope, during an interview with The Mirror, said he feels "loyal" to the country's government.
July 4, 2018 in the media there were reports that in the British Amesbury two people suffered, presumably due to exposure to an unknown substance.
Subsequently, they were taken in critical condition to a hospital in Salisbury.
One of the victims, Don Sturgess, died in the clinic, her companion Charlie Rowley was discharged from the hospital on July 20.