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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Russia Threatens British Council


The council is "deeply concerned" about its staff's safety after its employees were interviewed by security services and a director was detained by police.Mr Miliband said the Russian ambassador in London would meet the head of the diplomatic service over the issue.

"Any intimidation or questioning of officials is completely unacceptable." The British Council says it is "deeply concerned" for the safety of its staff, after its employees in Russia were called in for interviews with the FSB security service - and some were visited by Interior Ministry officials at their homes late on Tuesday......

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With Russia increasing the tensions with Britain. If British Council members are in fear of being interrogated, how will they focus on their job? Britain is going to close these councils. Russia will not like the idea, but Britain has not taken the Russian's actions lightly. Britain will be keeping a close eye on Russia for some time. This may also cause more regulations in other British Councils.

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