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Russia Orders British Diplomat to Leave

Russia has ordered a British diplomat to leave Moscow. The diplomat worked at the British embassy in Moscow.

Russia accused the diplomat of spying. The United Kingdom said the charges were not true.

A UK Foreign Office spokesman commented on Russia's actions. He said Russia runs a planned campaign of harassment. The campaign targets British diplomats.

Klear Note Countries sometimes expel diplomats when they accuse them of spying. Both sides often deny the charges. These expulsions are a common way nations show anger toward each other.

Key Terms 3
expelled
forced to leave a country officially
Foreign Office
the UK government department that handles other countries
baseless
not supported by any evidence or proof
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