Moscow announced on Friday the expulsion of 18 diplomats from the European Union representation in Russia, in retaliation for a similar measure taken by Brussels following the Kremlin offensive in Ukraine.
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“In retaliation for the unfriendly actions of the European Union, 18 members of the EU Representation in Russia are declared persona non grata and must leave Russian territory as soon as possible,” the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement. a statement.