MOSCOW, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Russia on Tuesday announced the expulsion of a British diplomat over charges of espionage.
The British diplomat, identified as Wilkes Edward Prior, was accused of providing false information on his documents and carrying out espionage and sabotage activities, the TASS news agency reported, citing Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB).
He must leave Russia within two days, the FSB said.
Meanwhile, the British ambassador to Russia was also summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the report. ■