Russia kicks out British diplomat accused of spying

Russia has expelled a British diplomat Moscow accused of espionage activities. The expulsion is the latest in a series of diplomatic confrontations between London and Moscow, which have intensified since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats between the two countries have become routine as their relationship has deteriorated. Britain has not yet announced a reciprocal response, though historically such moves typically prompt counter-expulsions. The incident underscores the deep freeze in UK-Russia relations, with espionage accusations frequently used by both sides to justify diplomat removals.