Moscow: British diplomats working in Russia will now be required to notify authorities of their travel plans in advance, according to a statement from Moscow on Thursday.

The foreign ministry of Russia announced that it had called Tom Dodd, the charge d'affaires for Britain, to inform him of a "notification procedure for the movement of employees of British diplomatic missions on the territory of our country."

In a statement, it was stated that the actions were in retaliation for London's "hostile actions" and British actions "hindering the normal operation of Russian foreign mission in the UK." London is a crucial ally of Ukraine.

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For "accredited personnel" of the British embassies in Moscow and Yekaterinburg, in the Urals, the procedure will be necessary.

The British ambassador and a few other senior diplomats will be exempt.

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In order to travel outside the "120-kilometer (75-mile) free movement zone," diplomats will need to notify authorities at least five working days in advance, according to the ministry.

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"Information about the timings, purpose, type, planned business contacts, accompanying persons, mode of transportation, places to visit, accommodations, as well as the route of the trip," should be included in this.