Russian agents accused of 'harassing' US officials

Diplomats claim their homes have been broken into and that they and relatives have been followed

President Vladimir Putin
(Image credit: SERGEI KARPUKHIN/AFP/Getty)

The US has accused Russia of using its intelligence and security services to harass and intimidate diplomats, embassy staff and their families in Moscow and other European capitals.

Officials say the campaign began around two years ago, coinciding with the introduction of sanctions against Russia following the crisis in Ukraine.

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