Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support
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Key context: <p>Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post</p><p>Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.</p><p>Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in the diplomatic post, with no indication about whether he will be replaced.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/23/russia-withdraws-ambassador-uk-kremlin-pressure-ukraine-andrey-kelin">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.Andrey Kelin left last month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 whether he will be replaced. Continue reading...
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