Russia Expels British Diplomat Accused of Spying; UK Denies Allegations

Russia expelled British diplomat Gareth Samuel Davies, accusing him of working undercover for British intelligence, and gave him two weeks to leave. Russia's foreign ministry summoned Britain's charge d'affaires, Danae Dholakia, to issue a formal protest and warned of reciprocal measures if the UK escalates the situation. Britain rejected the accusations as "malicious and baseless" and said it was considering its response. The expulsions occur amid heightened espionage tensions linked to the ongoing Ukraine conflict.