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UK to expel Russian defence attache as sanctions escalate
Home secretary announces closure of several Russian diplomatic premises after pattern of ‘malign activity’ in Britain and Europe
Russia’s defence attache is an “undeclared military intelligence officer” who will be expelled from the UK amid an escalation of sanctions, the home secretary said on Wednesday.
James Cleverly also announced the removal of diplomatic status for several Russian diplomatic premises and told MPs the moves followed a pattern of “malign activity” across Britain and Europe.
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