September 13, 2024 8:38 PM

Russia expels six British diplomats as East-West tensions rise over Ukraine missiles

Russia's FSB security service said on Friday it had revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats in Moscow after accusing them of spying and sabotage work, signalling the Kremlin's anger at what it sees as London's vital role in helping Ukraine. Russia announced the expulsions hours ahead of planned talks in Washington between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Joe Biden on the next steps in supporting Ukraine, centring on whether to allow Western missiles to be used t...