Russia withdraws ambassador from Britain — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britainContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Dispute over timing of Russian Ambassador Kelin's exit from Britainhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britainhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britain#u49711Thu, 27 Aug 2026 07:15:56 +0000The withdrawal of Ambassador Andrei Kelin from Britain is now subject to conflicting explanations. While previous reports linked the move to the UK providing classified SCALP missile blueprints to Ukraine, some analysis suggests Kelin's departure may have predated the drone dispute. This suggests the vacancy in London might be due to retirement or a lack of available candidates rather than a purely retaliatory diplomatic break. This occurs as Russia continues to threaten the UK over its military support for Kyiv.Why it mattersThe UK has provided long-range missile blueprints to Ukraine, p Russia withdraws ambassador as UK shares SCALP missile blueprintshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britainhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britain#u48741Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:56:08 +0000Russia has withdrawn ambassador Andrei Kelin from Britain following the UK's decision to provide classified blueprints for long-range SCALP missiles to Ukraine. This diplomatic break follows a pattern of escalating tensions driven by British military support for Kyiv and Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian assets. Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning for his first foreign trip since taking office, signaling continued UK commitment to Ukraine's defense despite Moscow's warnings of consequences for London's actions.Why it mattersThe transfer of Russia withdraws ambassador from Britain amid Ukraine tensionshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britainhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/russia-withdraws-ambassador-from-britain#u47773Tue, 25 Aug 2026 02:10:14 +0000Russia has withdrawn its ambassador to the UK, Andrei Kelin, amid rising tensions over Britain's support for Ukraine. The move comes after the UK provided blueprints for long-range missiles to Ukraine and as Ukraine continues to target Russian assets with drone strikes. Moscow has warned of consequences for Britain's actions.Why it mattersThe withdrawal of the ambassador is a significant escalation in the diplomatic row between Russia and Britain. Russia has been critical of Western support for Ukraine, viewing it as an attempt to undermine its interests. The UK has been a key suppor