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Russia says it is expelling another 50 British diplomats in apparent escalation of spy poisoning row Russia says UK must withdraw more than 50 diplomats in apparent escalation of spy poisoning row
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Russia has said Britain must withdraw more than 50 diplomats from its country, on top of the 23 who already left last week, as it holds the UK responsible for a global effort to cut down on Russian diplomatic missions. Russia has said Britain must withdraw more than 50 diplomats from its country, as it holds the UK responsible for a global effort to cut down on Russian diplomatic missions.
Russia has already retaliated in kind against Britain and ejected 23 British diplomats over the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. London says Moscow stood behind the attack, something Russia denies.Russia has already retaliated in kind against Britain and ejected 23 British diplomats over the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia. London says Moscow stood behind the attack, something Russia denies.
British Ambassador Laurie Bristow was summoned again on Friday and told London had one month to cut its diplomatic contingent in Russia to the same size as the Russian mission in Britain.British Ambassador Laurie Bristow was summoned again on Friday and told London had one month to cut its diplomatic contingent in Russia to the same size as the Russian mission in Britain.
On Saturday, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Reuters that meant Britain would have to cut "a little over 50" of its diplomats in Russia. On Saturday, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Reuters that meant Britain would have to cut "a little over 50" of its diplomats in Russia. It appears this figure includes the 23 who have already headed home.
"We asked for parity. The Brits have 50 diplomats more than the Russians," said Zakharova."We asked for parity. The Brits have 50 diplomats more than the Russians," said Zakharova.
When asked if that meant London would have to bring home exactly 50 diplomats, she said: "A little over 50." When asked if that meant London would have to bring home exactly 50 diplomats, she said: "A little over 50." 
Additional reporting by ReutersAdditional reporting by Reuters