"The accusations made today by Russia against our diplomats are completely unacceptable. Russia has pursued an increasingly aggressive and coordinated campaign of harassment against British diplomats, pumping out malicious and completely baseless accusations about their work."
"The Federal Security Service alleged that the diplomat had an 'undeclared intelligence presence' in Russia and was involved in activities 'that threaten the security of the Russian Federation,' including attempts to obtain sensitive economic data."
The UK has condemned Russia for an aggressive campaign of harassment after a British diplomat was expelled over alleged espionage. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office labeled the accusations as malicious and baseless, asserting the diplomat was performing official duties. Russian authorities claimed evidence of espionage and ordered the diplomat to leave within two weeks. This incident marks the second expulsion of a British diplomat this year, escalating tensions between the two nations. The UK demands an end to intimidation against its officials.
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