Russia dismisses six British representational figures.
In the escalating tussle between Russia and the West over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow kicked out six British diplomats, accusing them of spying. This news broke initially from the Russian security agency, the FSB, in an unusual move. later, the Russian Foreign Ministry, who usually handles such matters, weighed in, backing the decision.
The FSB declared that the British Foreign Office's Eastern Europe department had metamorphosed into a spy outfit aimed at dealing Russia a strategic blow. They claim to have detected espionage and subversive activities among six diplomats from the political wing of the British embassy, without disclosing specifics.
Historically, Russia and Britain have maintained a stronger relationship, with Russia viewing Britain as its key opponent in Europe. The cause for the current expulsion could be the dispute over whether Britain and the U.S. should permit Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia. Vladimir Putin, the Russian President, stated this would signify NATO's direct involvement in the war.
In response, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated that Russia had unlawfully invaded Ukraine and could end the conflict instantly by retreating.
The FSB's accusation of espionage against six British diplomats further intensified the tensions between Russia and Britain.The diplomats were alleged to have been functioning as a spy outfit within the British Foreign Office's Eastern Europe department, engaging in espionage and subversive activities.
