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Russia Declares British Council 'Undesirable' Amid Tensions

6/5/2025

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Russia has labeled the British Council an “undesirable organization,” alleging it promotes British interests and backs the banned LGBT movement. The Prosecutor General’s Office claims it serves as a UK intelligence tool aimed at destabilizing the nation. This comes after the British Council halted its operations in Russia in 2018 due to escalating tensions.

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Russia has labeled the British Council an “undesirable organization,” alleging it promotes British interests and backs the banned LGBT movement. The Prosecutor General’s Office claims it serves as a UK intelligence tool aimed at destabilizing the nation. This comes after the British Council halted its operations in Russia in 2018 due to escalating tensions.