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    UK weighs response after Russia expels British diplomat

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    Posted on January 15, 2026

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    Last updated: January 19, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    The UK is considering its response after Russia expelled a British diplomat, accusing them of being an intelligence officer, which the UK denies.

    Table of Contents

    • UK's Diplomatic Response to Russia
    • Background of the Diplomatic Incident
    • Implications for UK-Russia Relations

    UK Considers Diplomatic Response Following Russian Expulsion of Official

    UK's Diplomatic Response to Russia

    LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - The British government said on Thursday it was "carefully considering" its response after Russia expelled a British diplomat who it said was an undeclared officer in Britain's intelligence services.

    Background of the Diplomatic Incident

    "This is not the first time the Kremlin has made malicious and baseless accusations against our staff," the foreign office said in a statement.

    Implications for UK-Russia Relations

    "Their targeting of British diplomats comes out of desperation and actions like this undermine the basic conditions required for diplomatic missions to operate," it added.

    (Reporting by Muvija M; Writing by Catarina Demony, editing by William James)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russia expelled a British diplomat accused of being an intelligence officer.
    • •The UK is considering its diplomatic response to this action.
    • •The UK foreign office refutes Russia's accusations as baseless.
    • •This incident adds strain to UK-Russia diplomatic relations.
    • •The expulsion reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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