Russia Expels British Diplomat, UK Retaliates

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome to Global News Today, powered by AI and Connected Worldwide. Russia just kicked out a British diplomat, accusing him of spying. The FSB says he lied on his entry permit and tried snagging sensitive info at casual economic talks. They revoked his accreditation and gave him two weeks to pack up and go. Meanwhile, Russia's foreign ministry summoned the UK's charged affairs, Denei de Lakhia, right after the announcement, but she didn't say a word. Leaving the meeting, the UK foreign office is firing back, calling the whole thing complete nonsense and part of Russia's aggressive harassment against their diplomats and families. They made it clear they won't tolerate the intimidation. This fits a pattern of back and forth expulsions that's heated up since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Both sides have booted each other's staff multiple times. After this year, Russia expelled a British diplomat over similar spying claims. Then in March 2025, they tossed out two more.

1:02The UK head back by revoking visas for a Russian diplomat in its spouse. Like tensions like these show no signs of cooling down anytime soon.