Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage and providing false information. The UK Foreign Office has not yet commented.
Russia has expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage, according to the FSB security service. The diplomat, who had replaced one of six British officials expelled in August over similar charges, was said to have provided false information on his documents and engaged in espionage and sabotage activities.
Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, confirmed the expulsion and stated that the British ambassador had been summoned to explain the matter. However, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has not yet issued a comment, and the British embassy in Moscow did not respond to a request for further details.
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