Action package against Russia’s intelligence activities on London’s agenda

According to the report of the international group Tasnim news agency quoting “Spiegel” weekly newspaper, Britain announced the expulsion of a Russian military attache from its country. The British government said in a statement that the move is part of a larger package of measures to strengthen defenses against suspected Russian malicious activity in Britain and Europe. Maria Zakharova, the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said in response to this action by London: “Russia will respond appropriately to the British actions.” According to the British Ministry of Interior, the relevant package for the fight And thwarting Russian intelligence operations in the UK is launched. In addition to the expulsion of the Russian military attaché, whom the British government describes in its statement as an “undeclared military intelligence officer”, other measures have also been taken.

The basis of several Russian properties, such as Seekox Heath and a property in Sussex, are to be stripped of their diplomatic status. The reason given by the British government is that the property was used for intelligence purposes.

London also plans to impose new restrictions on Russian diplomatic visas, from including limiting the amount of time that Russian diplomats can spend in Britain.

In his speech to Parliament, British Home Secretary James Cleverly said that Britain is currently a very operational environment. It is a challenge for the Russian intelligence services. According to him, these measures will also help “strengthen our resilience against the Russian threat”. against Russian companies and individuals. The British official said that the government will not stop supporting Kiev.

Last week, several NATO countries responded to the recent cyber attacks and intelligence related to Russia. They expressed concern. Among them, there were incidents in Germany, Poland and England. In April, a British man was charged with hostile state activities that benefited Russia. Among other things, he is accused of hiring people to attack a commercial property in London related to Ukraine.

Kremlin rejected these British accusations. “Maria Zakharova” said that the British claims about Russia’s involvement in the malicious attack are absurd and part of an information war. It is likely to cause “accusations of Russophobia, conspiracy theories and hysteria from the Russian government.” According to him, however, the British government cannot be accepted as a fool.

He emphasized: Our response will be firm and tough. Our message to Russia is clear: stop this illegal war, withdraw your forces from Ukraine, stop these evil activities.

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