Moscow withdraws UK ambassador as tensions between Britain and Russia mount

Former Russian to the UK Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21, having been in the role for over seven years

Embassy in London says Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.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, accordin

Russia has quietly downgraded its diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom by leaving their embassy in London without an ambassador.

Kelin has not been replaced since he left the London posting on July 21 (Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire) Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK as the relationship between the two countries continues to deteriorate. Long-serving Kremlin representative Andrey Kelin left his posting in London on July 21 after sev

Vladimir Putin withdraws UK ambassador just days after grim threat of 'consequences' for Britain  GB News