Russia no longer has an ambassador in the United Kingdom
Russia's embassy in London confirmed on Sunday that the country currently has no ambassador in the UK, blaming London for the deterioration of bilateral relations.
The Russian embassy in London officially confirmed on Sunday that Russia currently has no ambassador serving in the United Kingdom. The embassy linked this situation to the worsening state of relations between the two countries.
In its statement, the embassy placed responsibility for the decline in bilateral ties on the United Kingdom. The source material does not specify the exact circumstances behind the vacancy in the ambassadorial post, nor how long the position has remained unfilled.
Relations between Russia and the United Kingdom have been strained for an extended period, and this confirmation points to a further lowering of the diplomatic dialogue between the two nations. No further details were provided regarding next steps or the possible appointment of a new ambassador.
