UK 'considering options' after Russia expels British diplomat
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Russia has expelled a British diplomat accused of being an undercover intelligence agent, stripping him of accreditation and ordering him to leave within two weeks.
- The UK Foreign Office condemned the move, describing it as a desperate attempt by Moscow that undermines the essential conditions for diplomatic missions.
- Russia warned it would take further action if the UK escalates the situation, claiming it will not tolerate undeclared British intelligence officers on its soil.
- The UK government stated this is not the first time Russia has made baseless accusations against its diplomatic staff, highlighting the ongoing deterioration of UK-Russia relations since 2022.
- Both countries have expelled diplomats in retaliation over spying allegations, with the UK recently revoking accreditation for a Russian diplomat and a
