UK to expel Russian defence attache as sanctions escalate
by Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor from World news | The Guardian on (#6MNDM)
Home secretary announces closure of 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 has said.
James Cleverly also announced on Wednesday the removal of diplomatic status for several Russian-owned premises and told MPs the moves followed a pattern of malign activity" across Britain and Europe.
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