Russia Expels UK Diplomat Amid Rising Tensions with Ukraine
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Russia has expelled a British diplomat from its Moscow embassy, accusing him of espionage, further straining UK-Russia relations. The Russian Foreign Ministry claims the diplomat provided false information to enter the country and engaged in intelligence activities. The UK has dismissed these accusations as baseless. This incident follows a series of diplomatic tensions, including Russia's expulsion of six British diplomats in August and ongoing conflicts related to the Ukraine war, where the UK has supported Ukraine with military aid.
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