Russia Ousts British Diplomat Amid Spying Allegations

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The Russian security service has accused a British diplomat of exhibiting “indications of engaging in subversive intelligence activities that pose a threat to the national security of the Russian Federation.”

As a result, Russia’s Foreign Ministry has ordered the diplomat to leave the country within two weeks. Additionally, the U.K. Ambassador to Russia, Nigel Casey, has been summoned by the foreign ministry for discussions regarding the matter.

A Downing Street spokesperson addressed the situation on Tuesday, stating: “This is yet another instance of the Putin regime making unfounded and hostile claims against our personnel. We categorically deny these allegations. They are baseless, and we are evaluating how to respond.”

The incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating tensions between the United Kingdom and Russia, largely tied to the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Recent reports indicate that British-made long-range missiles were used within Russian territory last week. The Kremlin also rejected comments reported in Le Monde suggesting that British or French troops could potentially be stationed in Ukraine.

In May, the British government expelled Russia’s defense attaché in London, alleging espionage on behalf of the Kremlin. Later in September, six British diplomats were expelled from Russia over accusations of meeting with Kremlin critics, including rights activists and journalists.

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