London (CNN) Twenty-three Russian diplomats have left the UK for Moscow less than a week after being expelled over the poisoning of a former spy in Britain. Around 80 people, including the diplomats' families, flew out of Stansted Airport near London on Tuesday to the Russian capital. Reuters video showed a small crowd gathered outside the Russian embassy, hugging and waving goodbye to others boarding vehicles with diplomatic plates. People say goodbye outside the Russian Embassy in London on Tuesday. People wave to others aboard diplomatic vehicles leaving the Russian Embassy.

Source: CNN March 20, 2018 12:04 UTC