Momentum is building in Denmark and Sweden for the adoption of Magnitsky Acts - a form of sanctions hated by the Kremlin.
The movement was spurred by Russia's chemical attack on the UK, but arose from broader tensions, with talk of forming a Nordic-Baltic bloc to promote EU-level action.
Danish MPs are to hold a first hearing on the issue in May after the ruling Liberal Party asked them to this week.
One outcome of the hearing could be "a direct proposal for a bill" on a...
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