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Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Espionage Allegations

3/31/2026

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Russia expelled British diplomat Albertus Gerhardus Janse Van Rensburg, accusing him of espionage.
The Federal Security Service stated he engaged in activities threatening national security and ordered his departure within two weeks.
The UK Foreign Ministry condemned Russia's actions as part of an aggressive, coordinated harassment campaign against British diplomats.
The incident reflects a long history of mistrust and intelligence disputes between the UK and Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.

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Russia expelled British diplomat Albertus Gerhardus Janse Van Rensburg, accusing him of espionage.
The Federal Security Service stated he engaged in activities threatening national security and ordered his departure within two weeks.
The UK Foreign Ministry condemned Russia's actions as part of an aggressive, coordinated harassment campaign against British diplomats.
The incident reflects a long history of mistrust and intelligence disputes between the UK and Russia amid the Ukraine conflict.