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Britain Expels Russian Diplomat

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The UK Ministry has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat. The United Kingdom has expelled Russian diplomat Alkesha Odedran and the spouse of Michael Skinner, the first secretary of the political department. The decision follows the expulsion of a British diplomat from Moscow in March. Russian media described the move as unacceptable and stated that London's decision would be viewed as an escalation. The British Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador in London to demand the revocation of accreditation for a Russian diplomat. The Foreign Office stated the Kremlin's decision to remove a British diplomat last month was unjustified. This action follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The United Kingdom summoned Russian Ambassador Andrey Kellen to London.

The UK Ministry has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat. The United Kingdom has expelled Russian diplomat Alkesha Odedran and the spouse of Michael Skinner, the first secretary of the political department. The decision follows the expulsion of a British diplomat from Moscow in March. Russian media described the move as unacceptable and stated that London's decision would be viewed as an escalation. The British Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador in London to demand the revocation of accreditation for a Russian diplomat. The Foreign Office stated the Kremlin's decision to remove a British diplomat last month was unjustified. This action follows recent diplomatic tensions between the two nations. The United Kingdom summoned Russian Ambassador Andrey Kellen to London. Russian authorities stated the individual was linked to British intelligence services and engaged in subversive activities. The incident follows a March event where FSB officers detained a British national working under diplomatic cover. The announcement was made by Roman Avdeev of the Zvezda media group. The source did not specify the name of the diplomat or the exact nature of the espionage charges.

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Sources · 7 independent

Govorit Moskva

“Мит в Великобритании лишила кредитации российского дипломата. Ведомства заявили, что это ответный шаг Лондона на решение России выслать сотрудника ДИП-представительства королевства в Москве.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“استدعت الخرجية البريطانية سفيرة روسية وقدمت له حليجانها لترد ديبلومسيين بريطانية مشهر الماضي وألغت اعتماد ديبلومسيين روسية”

Govorit Moskva

“Дипломаты лишили аккредитации и попросили покинуть Россию.”

Times Radio UK

“diplomat and is summoning the ambassador in a tit-for-tat move. The foreign office says the Kremlin was unjustified in removing a British diplomat last month.”

BBC Radio 4

“A Russian diplomat is being expelled from the UK in response to a similar move by the Kremlin last month. The government here called the expulsion of a British diplomat from Moscow for alleged spying, unprovoked and unjustified.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“Великобритания аннулировала аккредитацию российского дипломата и супруге одного из дипломатов. Это произошло после того, как в Москве лишили аккредитации второго секретаря британского посольства Алкеша Одедран и супруга первого секретаря политического отдела посольства Майкла Скиннера.”

BBC Radio 4

“A Russian diplomat is being expelled from the UK in response to a similar move by the Kremlin last month.”

Business FM Russia

“Лондон лишил аккредитации сотрудника российского посольства... Решение принято связи с высылкой британского дипломата и в Москве, в марте.”

Polskie Radio 3

“Brytyjskie MZ wezwało do siebie ambasadora Rosji w Londynie, żeby cofnąć akredytację jednemu z rosyjskich dyplomatów. To jest odpowiedź na wydalenie z Rosji Brytyjskiego dyplomata.”

Times Radio UK

“the UK has expelled a Russian diplomat and is summoning the Russian ambassador in a tit for tap move. The Foreign Office says the Kremlin was unjustified in removing a British diplomat last month.”

Times Radio UK

“the UK has expelled a Russian diplomat and is summoning the Russian ambassador in a tit for tat move. The Foreign Office says the Kremlin was unjustified”

L1 Radio Limburg

“The United Kingdom has expelled a Russian diplomat. That is a retaliation for the expulsion of a British diplomat by Russia, who was accused of espionage.”

Radio Formula Mexico

“Reino Unido convocó al embajador ruso en Londres, André Kellen, como respuesta a la decisión incustificada de expulsar a un diplomático británico el mes pasado, para anunciarle que ha revocado la acreditación a un diplomático ruso en reciprocidad.”

Radio Zvezda

“Мит Британии заявил о лишении аккредитации российского дипломата после высылки сотрудника Британского посольства из Москвы.”

Radio Zvezda

“отношение к спецслужбам Великобритании и проведении разведывательно подрывных работ на территории России. был лишен аккредитации и выслон из России.”

NPO Radio 1

“met Rusland, vanwege beschuldigingen van spionage, als tegenreactie is ook een Russische diplomaat het VK uitgezet.”

Times Radio UK

“is a Russian diplomat and is summoning the ambassador in a tip-for-tap move. The foreign office says the Kremlin was unjustified in removing a British diplomat last month.”

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