Summary
Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of spying. The diplomat has been ordered to leave the country within two weeks. The UK Foreign Office has dismissed the allegations as unfounded.
Key Facts
- Russia expelled a British diplomat over alleged spying activities.
- The Russian Federal Security Service claims the diplomat gave false information to enter Russia.
- The diplomat reportedly tried to gather sensitive information at meetings.
- The UK Foreign Office denies the accusations, calling them baseless.
- Diplomatic tensions between the UK and Russia have risen since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
- Similar expulsions have occurred previously between the two countries.
- The UK has previously expelled Russian diplomats in response to similar claims.
