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Russia Expels British Diplomat Amid Espionage Accusations

1/15/2026

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Russia expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage amid rising tensions with the UK.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Danae Dholakia, the United Kingdom's chargé d'affaires.
The ministry ordered her to leave within two weeks.
The UK Foreign Office called the accusations malicious and baseless, noting they undermine diplomatic relations.
The incident reflects ongoing espionage tensions between Russia and the West amid the war in Ukraine.

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Russia expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage amid rising tensions with the UK.
The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned Danae Dholakia, the United Kingdom's chargé d'affaires.
The ministry ordered her to leave within two weeks.
The UK Foreign Office called the accusations malicious and baseless, noting they undermine diplomatic relations.
The incident reflects ongoing espionage tensions between Russia and the West amid the war in Ukraine.