Russia says a new ambassador to the UK will be appointed soon
Russia announced it will name a successor to its ambassador in Britain, following the July departure of Andrei Kelin amid heightened tensions.
Russia indicated that it will appoint a new ambassador to the United Kingdom in the near future, succeeding Andrei Kelin, who vacated the position in July after more than seven years. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told reporters that the selection is a presidential prerogative and the details of the appointment process are not disclosed publicly. She portrayed Kelin's service as taking place amid an "extremely difficult period" marked by British attempts to dismantle the relationship.
The diplomatic move occurs against a backdrop of strained relations, with Britain acting as a major supporter of Ukraine by providing missiles and drones. Moscow previously warned that supplying such drones could bring unspecified consequences for Britain. The announcement underscores the ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations.
Why it matters
The appointment signals Russia's intent to maintain diplomatic channels despite worsening UK-Russia relations.
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