Diplomatic Tensions Escalate: UK and Russia in Tit-for-Tat Expulsions

The UK government has revoked a Russian diplomat's accreditation following Russia's expulsion of a British diplomat over spying accusations. The Foreign Office summoned the Russian ambassador to protest Moscow's 'unjustified decision'. This is the latest in a series of diplomatic expulsions as tensions between Russia and NATO persist.

The United Kingdom has responded to recent diplomatic tensions by revoking the accreditation of a Russian diplomat. This move comes on the heels of Moscow's decision to expel a British diplomat last month amid accusations of espionage, which the UK Foreign Office has called 'baseless'.

In a statement issued Monday, a UK government spokesperson expressed disappointment over Russia's actions, emphasizing that such measures disrupt the work of British diplomatic missions. The UK remains firm in its support for Ukraine and warns that any further provocations by Russia will be viewed as an escalation.

This marks another chapter in the ongoing diplomatic standoff between Russia and NATO allies. Accusations and counteraccusations have led to multiple expulsions since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russia, causing bilateral relations to plunge to their lowest since the Cold War.

(With inputs from agencies.)