Russia accuses British diplomats of spying as Putin threatens West over long-range weapons

 

• Russia has revoked the accreditation of six British diplomats, accusing them of spying, Russian media report

• The Russian state security service FSB claimed their activities threatened the country's security

• Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the West it was at risk of entering into war with Russia

• Putin said Moscow would take “appropriate decisions” if Nato allowed Ukraine to strike Russian territory with Western-made long-range missiles

• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is due to hold talks on Ukraine with US President Biden at the White House