Russia expels British diplomat over "espionage"

Russia has accused a British diplomat of espionage and expelled him.

Source: European Pravda, citing Sky News, a British media outlet

Details: Russia's Federal Security Service said it had uncovered an "undeclared intelligence presence" and claimed that the British diplomat had "provided false information about himself".

He was also accused of allegedly attempting to gather information about the Russian economy during informal meetings.

As a result, Russia revoked the diplomat's accreditation and ordered him to leave the country within two weeks.

Background:

• In January, Russia announced the expulsion of a British diplomat, whom it described as an undeclared intelligence officer of the UK services and accused of espionage.
• In response, the United Kingdom expelled a Russian diplomat.

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