Diplomatic Fallout: UK's Tit-for-Tat Response to Russian Actions

The UK has expelled a Russian diplomat and their spouse in retaliation for Russia expelling two British embassy staff. The move marks a heightened diplomatic tension between the two nations, as the UK condemns what it calls an aggressive campaign against its diplomats in Moscow.

In a retaliatory move, the British government announced on Wednesday the expulsion of a Russian diplomat and their spouse. This action follows the earlier expulsion of two British embassy staff from Moscow.

The British Foreign Office issued a stern statement, accusing Russia of an 'increasingly aggressive and coordinated campaign of harassment' targeting its diplomats. In response, Russian ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, was summoned for discussions.

The UK made it clear that it would not tolerate intimidation of its diplomatic personnel, prompting immediate reciprocal measures, which included revoking the accreditation of the Russian diplomat and spouse.

(With inputs from agencies.)