politics
March 31, 2026
Russia revokes accreditation of British diplomat
The second secretary of the British embassy in Moscow was ordered to leave Russia within two weeks
TL;DR
- The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has revealed evidence of intelligence activity by a British diplomat.
- The diplomat, Albertus Gerhardus Janse Van Rensburg, was the second secretary at the British embassy in Moscow.
- He is accused of providing false information for an entry permit and engaging in intelligence and sabotage activities.
- Attempts to obtain sensitive information from Russian economic experts were documented.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry revoked the diplomat's accreditation, ordering him to leave within two weeks.
- The FSB stated it will continue to act against foreign intelligence and sabotage activities.
- Russian citizens are cautioned against unsanctioned meetings with British diplomats.
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