Laura Keunssberg compelled Russian ambassador Andrei Kelin to look at a clip exposing Putin's lies, in an excruciating second on the BBC this morning.

During the heated backwards and forwards, the journalist requested Mr Kelin concerning the arrest of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a outstanding Russian political activist and journalist who was sentenced to 25 years in jail for "high treason" final month.

Mr Kelin was placed on the spot by Ms Kuenssberg, who performed a message from Mr Kara-Murza's spouse, Efgenia, utilizing her cellphone through the interview.

While the video is taking part in, the ambassador is proven sitting in silence, trying more and more uncomfortable because the clip goes on.

Mrs Kara-Murza may be heard saying: "Ambassador Kelin, I have a question for you as a representative of the Russian State. Why does the Government, which claims to have the overwhelming support of the Russian population, need to use repression and prison terms of up to 15 years against anyone who opposes the official narrative?"

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An uncomfortable Mr Kelin responded: "Vladimir Kara-Murza is in possession of two citizenships. One is Russian and one is British.

"He has been handled by the Russian courtroom as a Russian citizen, and his British citizenship is just not included. I feel that personally, I can see that he has accomplished every part to deserve what he deserves now - due to what he has been talking about.

"It is not my judgement, it is a judgement by the court."

He added: "But sure, if you're focused on what's being stated in Russia about occasions what's going on, simply activate the tv.

But Ms Keunssberg hit again: "But there isn't any free press in Russia and actually, many different journalists have been imprisoned."

Mr Kelin claimed: "I have never seen any of the audio system which were arrested or handled in a different way throughout this political struggle."