Russia has expelled an unidentified British diplomat, alleging the individual was an intelligence agent operating undercover at the British embassy in Moscow. The UK Foreign Office stated it is considering its response to the action.
Russian Actions
The Russian foreign ministry announced that the diplomat's accreditation has been revoked, and the individual has been given two weeks to depart the country. Danae Dholakia, the British charge d'affaires, was summoned by Russian authorities regarding the incident.
UK Statement
The UK government responded by indicating that Moscow's actions target diplomats and undermine the conditions necessary for diplomatic missions to operate effectively.