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Russia to Expel British Diplomat on Espionage Suspicions

Published January 15, 2026, 10:29
Russia to Expel British Diplomat on Espionage Suspicions

Russia announced the expulsion of a British diplomat, whom its Federal Security Service (FSB) accused of espionage. According to the FSB, the diplomat was a secret agent for the British intelligence service. The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the British Chargé d'Affaires to protest the incident. Moscow warned that it would respond decisively to any escalation of the situation by London. This move signals continued tension in relations between Russia and Britain.