Russia’s Federal Security Service has accused six British diplomats of spying and announced the decision to withdraw their accreditation. The FSB stated that the diplomats will be expelled, following allegations of involvement in intelligence-gathering and subversive activities. The expulsions coincide with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's visit to Washington for discussions with President Joe Biden, including Ukraine's request to use Western-supplied weapons against targets in Russia.
Starmer emphasized that Britain does not seek conflict with Russia, attributing the current situation to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine. He reiterated support for Ukraine's right to self-defense and clarified that the intention is not to engage in conflict with Russia.
