UK says it will expel Russian defense attache

By Burak Bir

LONDON (AA) – The Russian defense attache, 'an undeclared military intelligence officer,' will be expelled from the UK, Home Secretary James Cleverly announced on Wednesday.

"Today in conjunction with the foreign secretary (David Cameron), I am announcing a package of measures to make clear to Russia that we will not tolerate such apparent escalations," Cleverly told MPs.

He said that they will expel the Russian defense attache, "who is an undeclared military intelligence officer."

In addition, the British government will also remove diplomatic premises status from several Russian-owned properties in the UK.

"We are imposing new restrictions on Russian diplomatic visas, including capping the length of time Russian diplomats can spend in the UK," he noted.