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UK · 22 mins ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Macron to deliver missile interceptors to Kyiv as Putin pulls ambassador from UK

Vladimir Putin has reportedly pulled Russia’s ambassador from London, accusing Britain of taking the “path of confrontation”.Andrey Kelin, who served as the Russian ambassador to the UK for over seven years, vacated his post on 21 July, reports The Times. It is understood that Moscow has not sought to appoint a replacement amid fears of a diplomatic breakdown.It comes after prime minister Andy Burnham said the UK is continuing to “support Ukraine 100 per cent” after Moscow threatened consequences for the reported use of British drones for strikes deep into Russia.On Saturday, Mr Putin warned Kyiv has “opened Pandora’s box” after a campaign of Ukrainian strikes killed at least 10 people in Russia. Ukrainian drones hit an oil refinery, as well as a warehouse belonging to major Russian online
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