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WorldRussia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support

Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, who left last month after seven years in the post. The Kremlin has not proposed a replacement, amid worsening bilateral relations and a Russian embassy warning of “consequences” over Britain’s reported supply of attack drones to Ukraine.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-23 10:37Original

Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine supportWorld