Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift

Image showing Vladimir Putin and Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham is shown in a split-screen news graphic highlighting tensions between Russia and the UK. Andy Burnham became UK prime minister on July 20, 2026

Russia Withdraws UK Ambassador as Britain’s Ukraine Support Deepens Rift Russia’s ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin, has left his post as tensions between Moscow and London have grown over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left his post on July 21 after more than seven years in London, and Moscow has not yet named … Read more