Russian Diplomats Breach UK Parliament Security During Unauthorized Access

British lawmakers reminded of restrictions on Russian officials after diplomats entered a private area of Parliament during a public tour.

Russian diplomats accessed a restricted area in the UK Parliament during a public tour in December 2024, prompting security concerns.
The group reportedly broke away from the tour and entered a private section of the House of Lords before being removed by security personnel.
House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle and House of Lords Speaker John McFall issued letters reminding MPs and peers of the ban on Russian diplomats entering Parliament, established after the 2022 Ukraine invasion.
The security breach is part of a series of incidents involving foreign attempts to infiltrate UK Parliament, raising ongoing concerns about vulnerabilities.
British officials suspect the diplomats sought to boast to Moscow about the incident, though no damage was reported.