Lavrov confirms British diplomats to be expelled from Russia

Russia will be sure to expel British diplomats in response to the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats over the case of former Russian military intelligence Colonel Sergey Skripal announced by the UK, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

"Of course, we will [expel them]," he stressed answering a question on the issue. 

The minister declined though to specify the exact number of British Embassy staff members due to be expelled, TASS reported.