UK condemns Russia’s expulsion of two British diplomats
(VOVWORLD) -The UK Foreign Office on Monday said Russia had made malicious and baseless accusations against the two British diplomats after Russia expelled them, accusing them of spying.
 The British flag flies at the headquarters of the British Embassy in Moscow, Russia (Photo: Reuters) |
The Russian Foreign Ministry said earlier Monday that it had revoked the accreditation of the diplomats and required the two employees of the British Embassy, Alkesh Odedra and Michael Skinner, to leave Russia within two weeks.
The Russian Federal Security Service accused them of providing false information when obtaining permission to enter Russia, thereby threatening the security of the Russian Federation.
The move has further aggravated diplomatic relations between Russia and Europe while Russia is working to restore relations with the US.