politics
March 31, 2026
Russia lodges formal protest with UK over diplomat’s actions
Russian diplomats urged that a strong recommendation be conveyed to London, advising British nationals — especially embassy staff — to "provide only accurate information about their past" when submitting visa applications
TL;DR
- Russia has lodged a strong protest with the UK over a diplomatic staff member's alleged false information on their visa application and suspected espionage.
- The UK charge d’affaires in Moscow was summoned, and the diplomat's accreditation has been revoked.
- The diplomat, identified as Second Secretary Albertus Gerhardus Janse Van Rensburg, has been ordered to leave Russia within two weeks.
- Russia warned that it will not tolerate undeclared UK intelligence officers and will respond to any escalation.
- London has been advised to ensure British nationals, especially embassy staff, provide accurate information for visa applications.
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