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

The diplomat remained at the ministry for about 15 minutes

The second secretary of the British embassy in Moscow was ordered to leave Russia within two weeks

Russian diplomats urged that a strong recommendation be conveyed to London, advising British nationals — especially embassy staff — to "provide only accurate information about…

A UK Foreign Office spokesman accused Russia of an "aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment against British diplomats".

The FSB cautioned Russian citizens to refrain from holding unsanctioned meetings with British diplomats, including within the premises of the British diplomatic mission

Russia's FSB said it found an "undeclared British intelligence presence" in the United Kingdom's embassy in Moscow. It expelled the diplomat.