Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin raises pressure over Ukraine support

Kelin’s name no longer appears on the ‘diplomatic list’ section of the website of the Russian embassy to the UK. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA

Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.

Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in the diplomatic post, according to the Russian embassy in London.