Russia has withdrawn its ambassador from the United Kingdom, signaling a downgrade in diplomatic relations as tensions rise over Britain’s support for Ukraine. Former ambassador Andrey Kelin concluded his more than seven-year post on July 21. While the timing coincides with increased British support for Ukraine, the sources do not establish a direct causal link beyond noting the concurrent rise in tensions. The withdrawal leaves the Russian embassy in London without an ambassador, a step indicating a cooling of relations between the two countries. The current status of diplomatic communication between Russia and the UK, and whether a replacement ambassador will be appointed, remains unsettled.
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