UK expels Russian diplomat in response to similar action

The United Kingdom has expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Russia’s expulsion of a British embassy employee accused of espionage. The UK government deemed the Russian action “unjustified” and condemned a subsequent smear campaign against its diplomatic staff. Diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia have deteriorated significantly since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with both countries frequently expelling each other’s diplomats amid ongoing tensions.

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