The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat following Russia’s expulsion of a British envoy last month. A senior FCDO official summoned the Russian Ambassador to convey the UK’s opposition to Russia’s ‘unprovoked and unjustified’ actions and its ‘baseless accusations’ against British staff. The spokesperson emphasized the UK’s reciprocal response to Russia’s ‘intimidation of British Embassy staff’ and expressed disappointment over Russia’s efforts to ‘disrupt the work of the UK’s diplomatic missions.’ The FCDO warned that any further Russian actions would be viewed as an escalation and addressed accordingly. The statement follows Russia’s decision to expel a British diplomat in January 2026.
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