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 <title>Britain Classifies Russia as National Security Threat</title>
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 <h2>Introduction</h2>
 Britain has classified Russia as a national security threat by placing it in the highest tier of its Foreign Influence Registration Scheme.

 <h2>Context</h2>
 This designation requires individuals working for Russian state entities to register their activities or face up to five years in prison, effective July 1.

 <h2>Developments</h2>
 This move follows a series of hostile actions by Russia, including:
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 <li>The Salisbury poisonings</li>
 <li>Cyber-attacks on the UK parliament</li>
 <li>The invasion of Ukraine</li>
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 Since 2018, Britain has expelled over 20 Russian spies and recently convicted six Bulgarian nationals for espionage, underlining ongoing security concerns.

 <h2>Conclusion</h2>
 The classification of Russia as a national security threat marks a significant escalation in Britain's stance on foreign influence and security in the region.
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