‘Security threat, espionage’; European countries dismiss Russian diplomats en masse
Moscow: European countries fire Russian diplomats en masse. Italy, Denmark, Sweden and Spain have expelled 73 Russian diplomats. But Russia has described the mass exodus as a “small move” that only serves to disrupt communication.
‘Such moves in a crisis like this will only serve to reduce communication. This needs to be addressed as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will retaliate, “said Dmitry Peskov, a Russian spokesman.
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel has said he is expelling regarding 25 Russian diplomats and embassy staff, who are “threatening the interests and security of our country.”
Italian Foreign Minister Luigi de Mayo said in a statement that he had ordered the expulsion of 30 Russian envoys for national security reasons.
‘This move is in line with other European and Atlantic partners. This is necessary in the context of the current crisis caused by our national security concerns and the unjustified aggression on the part of Russia once morest Ukraine, “said De Mayo.
Denmark, meanwhile, said it had expelled 15 Russian “intelligence officers” posing as diplomats and given them 14 days to leave the country.
Danish Foreign Minister Jeppe Koford told reporters following a meeting in parliament that 15 expelled intelligence officers had been confirmed as spies in the country.
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