Russia Expels British Diplomats for Spying
Russia is expelling two British diplomats from the country because they are said to be working as spies.
According to Moscow, their work for the embassy was a cover and they provided "false information" when they applied for a visa. The British government has not yet responded to the accusations.
According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the British have revoked their accreditation and have two weeks to leave the country. A representative of the British embassy has been summoned to explain.
Over the past three years, Russia has regularly expelled Western diplomats from the country and vice versa. Last month, the United Kingdom and Russia sent each other's representatives back to their home countries.
The Kremlin also spoke of spying then; London responded to thi...
