Russia-UK Ties

UK Expels Russian Defense Attaché Over Espionage Concerns

The UK has taken steps to expel a Russian diplomat accused of being a spy. According to reports, James Cleverly, the UK's Foreign Office minister, has removed diplomatic protection from several Russian government officials under national security laws. Specifically, Colonel Maxim Elovik, a Russian defence attaché serving at the Russian embassy in London since 2012, is understood to be one of those expelled.
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