UK dismisses 'baseless' Russia spying claims

The British government on Friday rejected out-of-hand Russian spying claims against six of its diplomats in Moscow, calling the accusations "completely baseless."

The foreign ministry in London said the Kremlin revoked the diplomats' accreditation last month "in response to Russian state-directed activity across Europe and in the UK."

"We are unapologetic about protecting our national interests," a statement read.

AFP