British Council

Russia 'wins' British Council battle?

January 17, 2008 By Andy Young

The British Council’s offices are to finally close amid fears for the safety of the Council’s Russian staff

January 16, 2008 By Andy Young

The British Council’s Russian staff are questioned by the FSB, and the son of a prominent former British politician is arrested as tensions rise

January 16, 2008 By Andy Young

The British Council has raised the stakes in its dispute with the Russian government by opening two of its offices in defiance of a Russian ban