On 29 April 2026, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced that the United Kingdom had summoned the Russian Ambassador to London in response to Russia’s decision last month to expel a British diplomat. The UK government strongly condemned Russia’s “unjustified” expulsion and the subsequent public smear campaign, describing the conduct as “wholly unacceptable” and intolerable. In a reciprocal move, the UK revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat. Officials warned that further Russian actions would be treated as an escalation and met with a firm, proportionate response. The spokesperson stressed the UK would not tolerate harassment or intimidation of its diplomatic staff.
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