Alleged Russian Spy Expelled as Moscow Urged to Stop ‘Malign Activity’

Published on May 9, 2024

Home Secretary James Cleverly has urged Russia to stop “malign activity” as he expelled an alleged spy who had been based at the country’s embassy in London. The Russian defence attache, Col. Maxim Elovik, has been described by the Home Office as an “undeclared military intelligence officer.” Mr. Cleverly told MPs on Wednesday he would be immediately expelled and several Russian diplomatic premises would also be closed. He told Parliament: “Our message to Russia is clear. Stop this illegal war, withdraw your troops from Ukraine, cease this malign activity.” Col. Elovik has been in London since 2014 and was pictured at wreath-laying ceremonies in 2020 and 2023 commemorating the millions of Russians who died in the two world wars....

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