Russia expels British diplomat over espionage claims, media reports say

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Russia has expelled a British diplomat after accusing him of espionage, according to reports.

The TASS news agency cited Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova as saying that the ministry had also summoned the British ambassador.

Footage shows the British ambassador's car pulling up to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow.

There has been no immediate comment from the UK Foreign Office or the British Embassy in Moscow.

State news agencies reported the country's FSB security service said the diplomat had provided false information on his documents and carried out espionage and sabotage activities.

It added that the diplomat was a replacement for one of six UK diplomats expelled in August, also on espionage charges.