Russia Expels Six British Diplomats Over Alleged Spying and Sabotage

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Russia Expels Six British Diplomats Over Alleged Spying and Sabotage

Loveworld / 1 hour

September 13, 2024

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Russia has expelled six British diplomats from Moscow, accusing them of espionage and sabotage. The Federal Security Service (FSB) claims it has evidence that a department within the UK Foreign Office was involved in escalating the political and military situation, including strategizing for the defeat of Russian forces in Ukraine.
The expulsion follows recent warnings from President Vladimir Putin, who threatened Britain and the United States with severe consequences if they allowed Ukraine to use Western long-range missiles to target Russia. The move also comes amid growing tensions over geopolitical conflicts and military strategies.
Russian state media identified the expelled diplomats and broadcast their photos, linking them to what they describe as the “Information Threats and Influence Directorate” of the UK Foreign Office. According to pro-Kremlin sources, this department has been involved in spreading pro-Western information within Russia, a country where media is predominantly controlled by the Kremlin.
The FSB’s statement emphasized that the British diplomats’ activities were deemed a threat to Russian security. It highlighted that the decision to expel the diplomats was in response to what Russia views as numerous unfriendly actions by London.
This diplomatic confrontation underscores the increasingly strained relations between Russia and Western nations, further complicating the international landscape amid ongoing conflicts and diplomatic disputes.