Russia said on Friday that it had decided to expel six British diplomats from the country, accusing them of engaging in espionage and sabotage work, in a move that highlighted the deepening tensions between Moscow and London.
The Federal Security Service of Russia said that it had obtained documents confirming that London was coordinating efforts to escalate the international military and political situation.
The FSB named the Directorate for Eastern Europe and Central Asia of Britain's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office as the primary entity orchestrating subversive activities against Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
The directorate, established to focus on Russia and CIS affairs, has effectively functioned as a special intelligence service since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, said the FSB.
Russia's decision to expel six British diplomats over espionage concerns is not related to any effort to sever diplomatic ties with London, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday
In cooperation with other relevant agencies, the Russian foreign ministry has terminated the accreditation of six employees from the political section of the British Embassy in Moscow.
The FSB also warned that it would demand the immediate termination of the mission of any British diplomatic staff found to be involved in similar activities in the future.
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