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Russia withdraws ambassador to UK as Kremlin ratchets pressure over Ukraine support

The Guardian Politics Sunday 23 August 2026, 10:37 UTC By Ben Quinn Political correspondent 1 min read
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Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic postRussia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine. Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in the diplomatic post, with no indication about whether he will be replaced.

Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in diplomatic post

Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, it has emerged, as the Kremlin continues to try to put pressure on Britain over its support for Ukraine.

Andrey Kelin left last month after seven years in the diplomatic post, with no indication about whether he will be replaced.

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