Russia expels employee of British Embassy in Moscow 

ArmInfo.  Russia is expelling an employee of the British Embassy in Russia.

"On January 15, the British Charge d'Affaires in Russia, Deini  Dolakia, was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to  lodge a strong protest regarding information received by Russian  authorities regarding the affiliation of one of the embassy's  diplomatic staff with the British secret services. Dolakia was  informed that, in light of this, and in accordance with Article 9 of  the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations of 1961, this person's  accreditation is being revoked," the Russian Ministry of Foreign  Affairs press service said in a statement.

The ministry added that he must leave the Russian Federation within  two weeks.

"It was reiterated that Moscow will not tolerate the activities of  undeclared British intelligence officers on Russian territory. It was  stated that Russia's uncompromising position on this issue will  continue to be implemented in accordance with our country's national  security interests.

A warning was also issued that if London escalates the situation,  Russia will respond decisively," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.