Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support

Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.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, with no indication about whethe

Kelin has not been replaced since he left the London posting on July 21 (Picture: Jeff Overs/BBC/PA Wire) Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK as the relationship between the two countries continues to deteriorate.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 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 replace

Macron pledges air defence as 13 killed in Russia, Ukraine strikes  euractiv.com

Kyiv —  A new wave of North Korean troops, already numbering 8,500 in Russia, contains a drone unit that could attack targets inside Ukraine, according to a senior Ukrainian intelligence official. North Korea, who signed a NATO-style mutual defense pact with Russia two years ago, has been sending troops to assist Mosco

North Korea boosts support for Russia to include drone operators, Ukraine says  CNN

Some political actors are warning that a vote during wartime, which would require changes to Ukraine’s constitution and other laws, could aid Russia by destabilizing the government and dividing society.