TODAY: Medvedev accuses British Council of espionage; Kosovo leaves Russia isolated in Europe; former nuclear energy minister found guilty of fraud. Dmitry Medvedev says he backs the decision to close down the British Council’s outlets in St Petersburg and Yekaterinburg, and has “accused the British Council of espionage,” dashing “hopes for a swift resolution to the diplomatic crisis” between the two countries. “If someone allows you in their home, act decently,” he said. From now on, professional photography and filming in Moscow’s Red Square will require a permit from the Kremlin. Gennady Zyuganov’s campaign appears to be suffering…