Russian FSB Opens Criminal Probe Against London Lib Dem Councillor Ksenia Maximova
Russia's spy agency targets London politician Ksenia Maximova with terror charges as UK MPs face entry bans and calls grow for a security inquiry.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Russia’s principal security service has initiated a criminal investigation against a Russian exile residing in London, alleging she maintains ties to a terrorist organisation.
Vladimir Putin’s intelligence apparatus has directed severe allegations toward 40-year-old Ksenia Maximova, a former high-fashion model who currently serves as a Liberal Democrat politician in the British capital.
Simultaneously, the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry enacted entry bans against 15 members of Parliament and six peers. Moscow attributed these travel restrictions to hostile statements and unfounded accusations originating from members of the UK Parliament.
Diplomatic tensions have further deteriorated alongside reports concerning covert operations and proxy attacks linked to Russian intelligence networks operating within the United Kingdom, leading Moscow to recall its ambassador.
In response to these developments, the Liberal Democrats are actively urging the Intelligence and Security Committee to initiate a fresh investigation into Russian interference within British politics. This call to action follows admissions by Nathan Gill, Reform’s former leader in Wales, regarding the acceptance of bribes in exchange for pro-Russian statements.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
