UK Expels Russian Diplomat in Retaliation for 'Baseless Accusations'

• Britain revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat, responding to Moscow's expulsion of a British diplomat last month.
• The Foreign Office summoned Russian ambassador Andrey Kelin to condemn Russia's 'unprovoked and unjustified decision' and 'baseless accusations'.
• Russia had expelled a British embassy staff member over alleged spying by the Federal Security Service (FSB), without providing evidence.
• The UK warned that any further Russian actions would be considered an escalation and met with a response.
• This incident is part of ongoing mutual diplomatic expulsions between Russia and NATO allies since the 2022 Ukraine invasion.

Why It Matters: UK expels Russian diplomat in tit-for-tat move, escalating diplomatic tensions over alleged spying.