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UK Expels Russian Defence Attaché Amidst Escalating Tensions

Britain intensifies security measures against Russia, citing espionage and sabotage activities across Europe.

In this photo released by Russian Embassy in London/Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Colonel Maxim Elovik, Russia's military attaché to the United Kingdom and Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Andrey Kelin, right, attend a laying wreaths ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe, at the Soviet war memorial in London, Britain, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Britain says it is expelling the attaché after accusing him of being a spy. The move announced Wednesday was one of several measures taken by the U.K. against Moscow over what it said were malicious activities. (Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP)
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Overview

  • Home Secretary James Cleverly announces expulsion of Russian defence attaché and revokes diplomatic status of key properties.
  • Measures include new visa restrictions and reduced residency durations for Russian diplomats in the UK.
  • UK government responds to a pattern of malign activities by Russia, including espionage and attempts to disrupt military aid to Ukraine.
  • Labour Party expresses strong bipartisan support for the government's actions against Russia.
  • Russia vows to retaliate against UK's sanctions, dismissing accusations as baseless.