The UK has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat and their spouse, retaliating against Moscow's expulsion of two British embassy staff. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) labeled the Russian claims of espionage against the British diplomats as "malicious" and "baseless." This tension reflects a broader pattern of expulsion of diplomats escalating since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Over the past year, Russia has expelled several British diplomats under similar accusations. The FCDO expressed concerns about Russia's ongoing harassment aimed at undermining the British embassy's operations in Moscow.
The UK is responding to Moscow's recent expulsion of British diplomats by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat and their spouse, heightening diplomatic tensions.
The FCDO emphasized that Russia's campaign against British diplomats has escalated, aiming to undermine the operations of the British embassy in Moscow.
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