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Articles with tag "Diplomats"
sabotage suspicions
Poland Says To Curb Russian Diplomats’ Movements
The announcement came after Poland detained several people suspected of planning sabotage attacks on behalf of Russian security services.
cut ties
Russia Expels U.K. Defense Attache in Tit-For-Tat Move
The U.K. had earlier accused Moscow's defense attache of being "an undeclared military intelligence officer," a charge Moscow called a lie.
1 Min read
hacking fallout
Germany Recalls Russian Ambassador Over Cyberattack
Alexander Graf Lambsdorff "has been called back for consultations and will stay in Berlin for a week and then return to Moscow," Berlin said.
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internal affairs
Estonia Expels Russian Diplomat Over ‘Interference’ Claims
"The Russian embassy has interfered in the internal matters of Estonia in an unacceptable way," Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said.
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western diplomats
Ambassadors Pay Homage To Murdered Politician Nemtsov in Moscow
Diplomats brought flowers to the traditional makeshift memorial at the spot where Nemtsov was felled with four bullets.
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news
European Countries Summon Russian Diplomats Over Navalny Death
Germany, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden and the Netherlands were among those saying they had summoned diplomats from Russian embassies. London had done the same...
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'grave position'
Russia’s Deputy FM Visits Seoul After Diplomatic Row Over N. Korea Comments
The visit comes after Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman blamed heightened tension on the Korean peninsula on the U.S. and its allies, including Seoul...
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destabilization fears
Ahead of Serbian Elections, EU-Banned Russian Diplomat’s Monitoring Role Draws Concern
“We don't want potential Russian intelligence agents running around,” a Serbian opposition party MP said.
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what happened?
Putin Tells European Ambassadors He Regrets Bad Ties
At a Kremlin ceremony, Putin swore in some two dozen new ambassadors, including from countries such as Britain and Germany.
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z and v
Russian Pro-Army Symbols Placed Outside U.S. Embassy in Moscow
The Latin letters 'Z' and 'V' — symbols used by the Russian military which have been adopted by high-profile supporters of the offensive — were put...
1 Min read
spying worries
Czech Republic Proposes Limiting Russian Diplomats' Movements in EU – FT
Prague has reportedly proposed that Russian diplomats be issued visas and residence permits that only allow travel within their host countries.
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islamist violence
Russia Distances Itself From Fatal Stabbing of Teacher in France
“It’s quite clear that his radicalization did not take place in Russia,” the Russian Embassy in Paris said of the suspect, who is from Russia's republic...
2 Min read
seeking mediation
Russian Diplomat Hopes to Meet Hamas for Talks to Free Hostages – Agencies
Moscow has so far carefully denounced violence from both sides in the conflict between Israel and Hamas, while renewing an offer to be a potential mediator...
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'diplomatic wars'
US Expulsion of Russian Diplomats ‘Banal Revenge’ – Ambassador
Washington's decision to expel two Russian diplomats in retaliation for a similar expulsion of US diplomats is "banal revenge," Russian ambassador to the...
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‘Hostile state’
North Macedonia Expels 3 Russian Diplomats
Skopje had informed Russia’s ambassador that three of his colleagues were proclaimed personae non grata.
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curriculum debate
Moscow's Consul in Kazakhstan Dismissed After Criticizing Decline of Russian Language Teaching
“Perhaps this person was not fully aware of the situation in our country,” Kazakhstan's foreign ministry spokesperson said of the Russian consul general...
2 Min read
spy claims
Moldova Expels 45 Russian Diplomats, Embassy Staff
Moldova's pro-EU government has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine and accused Moscow of a plot to overthrow the current government.
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restricted movement
Russia Slaps Domestic Travel Curbs on U.K. Diplomats
British diplomats working in Russia will need to notify authorities in advance about their movements around the country.
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diplomatic deterioration
Moscow Says Closing Finnish Consulate, Expels 9 Diplomats
The Foreign Ministry called its move a response to "the confrontational actions of the Finnish authorities."
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Worsening ties
40 Russian Diplomats and Embassy Staff to Leave Romania
The decision "reflects the current level of bilateral relations“ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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