9 minutes ago4 EU states expel over 40 Russian diplomats for anchorage
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)In a coordinated move, four European Union states have expelled more than 40 Russian diplomats suspected of spying. Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have issued deportation orders for 43 embassy workers in the four countries. A similar move was taken by other EU states in advance, including Poland, in [...]
Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands and the Czech Republic have issued deportation orders for 43 embassy workers in the four countries.
A similar move was taken by other EU states in advance, including Poland, last week,
Belgian Foreign Minister Sophie Wildes has said the expulsions are linked to national security.
Meanwhile, Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin has said his state has expelled Russian diplomats after advice received by intelligence officials.
