Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, amid escalating tensions regarding British support for Ukraine. There is currently no indication of a replacement, leading to speculation about a permanent downgrade in diplomatic relations.
Why it matters
The lack of a replacement ambassador signals a significant deterioration in UK-Russia diplomatic ties, potentially impacting international security and geopolitical stability.
There is no indication about whether Andrey Kelin will be replaced. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA There is no indication about whether Andrey Kelin will be replaced. Photograph: Jeff Overs/PA Russia Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post
Prefer the Guardian on Google Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine .
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in the diplomatic post, with no indication about whether he will be replaced.
Tensions have since ratcheted up, with a warning from the Russian embassy last week of “consequences” after it emerged that Britain was supplying attack drones to Kyiv.
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