Russia Expels Six British Diplomats Over Espionage Allegations

Russia’s⁣ Federal Security Service (FSB) ⁢has announced the expulsion of six British diplomats from Moscow, citing suspicion of espionage⁣ and other activities. The diplomats,⁣ who ​were working at ​the⁣ British Embassy in Moscow,‍ were found to have ⁣engaged in actions that “threaten Russia’s ⁤security,” according to the FSB.

The FSB‍ claims ⁣to have obtained documents that prove‌ the‍ British Foreign⁤ Office was involved in efforts to inflict ‌a ‍strategic defeat on Russia in connection‍ with the invasion of Ukraine. The agency has published the names and photos​ of the six diplomats through state media.

In response, the British⁣ Foreign Office has stated that Russia revoked ⁣the diplomatic qualifications of the diplomats early last month, and that they had already ⁣left the country. The Foreign‍ Office has criticized the FSB’s claims as ​”completely unfounded.”

The expulsion of the diplomats is​ seen as a warning from Russia against the US-UK summit, which was held on ‌the same day as ⁣the announcement. The move is the⁤ latest development​ in the ongoing ⁢conflict between‍ Britain and Russia⁤ over the situation in ‍Ukraine ​and⁤ other issues.