Coverage dated March 9, 2025

Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London

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By Anna Chernova and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Russia has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats over alleged intelligence activities, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday, the latest in a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic rebukes that was quickly dismissed by London as “…

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Local News 8
Russia expels two British diplomats over alleged spying, drawing dismissive response from London (opens Local News 8)
Published Mar 9, 2025
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By Anna Chernova and Rob Picheta, CNN (CNN) — Russia has revoked the accreditation of two British diplomats over alleged intelligence activities, the Federal Security Service (FSB) announced on Monday, the latest in a series of tit-for-tat diplomatic rebukes that was quickly dismissed by London as “…
Voice of America
Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims (opens Voice of America)
Published Mar 9, 2025
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The two diplomats reportedly provided false personal data while seeking permission to enter the country and engaged in alleged intelligence and subversive activities; no evidence was provided
Al Jazeera
Russia expels two British diplomats for alleged spying (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Mar 9, 2025
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UK rejects accusations after FSB says it ‘identified signs of intelligence, subversive work’ carried out by officials.

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