The murder (by poisoning) of former spy Alexander Litvinenko sparked a row between the British and Russian governments resulting in diplomatic expulsions. Fast Facts
- British police believe Andrei Lugovoi killed Litvinenko
- Russia refused to extradite Lugavoi
- Britain responded by ordering 4 Russian diplomats in Britain to leave
- Russia retaliated in kind by expelling 4 British diplomats
Britain-Russia Diplomatic Expulsions News
Yahoo! News: 'Stupid' to let clash with Britain spoil economic ties: Russia (July 27, 2007)
The Scotsman: UK says Russia's expulsion of diplomats unjustified (July 19, 2007)
ABC News: Rising Tensions? U.K. Expels Russians (July 17, 2007)
Financial Times: Moscow envoys expelled in spy row (July 16, 2007)
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