UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Summary
The UK expelled a Russian diplomat after Russia expelled a British embassy worker accused of spying. This exchange happened amid ongoing tensions between the two countries since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.Key Facts
- The UK revoked the accreditation of an unnamed Russian diplomat.
- Russia expelled a British embassy employee last month, accusing him of spying.
- The UK government calls Russia’s accusations "unjustified."
- Both countries have expelled multiple diplomats since 2019 due to rising tensions.
- Russia’s security agency said the British official tried to gather economic information.
- The UK denies these spying accusations.
- The UK intercepted a Russian mission to monitor important undersea cables in the North Atlantic.
- The UK depends on about 60 undersea cables for most of its internet traffic.
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