Russian allegations of spying against diplomat ‘malicious’ and ‘baseless’ – UK

British charge d’affaires Danae Dholakia was summoned by Russia’s foreign ministry (Alamy/PA) -

The UK has accused Russia of an “aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment” after a British diplomat was expelled from Moscow over spying allegations.

Claims made against the unnamed diplomat are “malicious” and “baseless”, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said.