UK expels Russian diplomat
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-29 10:46 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The UK has expelled a Russian diplomat in retaliation for Moscow's recent expulsion of a British official and a smear campaign. The move is part of a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions between the two countries.
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