Russia's flag flutters in front of the embassy building in Tallinn, Estonia. Copyright RAIGO PAJULA / AFP, FILE
RFE: Bulgaria Expels 10 Russian Diplomats, Baltics Follow Suit With Another 10 Expulsions
Bulgaria is expelling 10 Russian diplomats saying they were carrying out activities deemed incompatible with their diplomatic status, a move followed up quickly by the Baltic nations of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on March 18 that it had given the 10 diplomats 72 hours to leave. The statement did not give a more detailed reason for the expulsions, but since Russia launched its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, the Russian ambassador in Sofia has repeatedly made contradictory statements about Bulgaria's position on the conflict. The ministry also did not say who was included on the list of people being expelled.
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WNU Editor: With tensions being as high as they are right now, expect more expulsions in the near future.
Four Eastern European Countries Expel Russian Diplomats
Four European countries expel 20 Russian diplomats -- Al Jazeera
EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war -- Euronews
10 Russian diplomats expelled from Bulgaria -- The Hill
Russia threatens response after four countries expel 20 diplomats -- UPI
1 comment:
I'm sure the putin government gamed out the scenario before they invaded. It's one thing to game it out on a table but when the manure hits the fan how quickly that scenario can become a pipe dream.
I think the cost of this invasion is much more than was felt would be the case.
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