These expulsions mark a further deterioration in relations with Moscow after the discovery of massacres attributed to Russian forces near kyiv.
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After France and Germany on Monday, Italy, Spain and Slovenia in turn expelled Russian diplomats en masse on Tuesday April 5, marking a further deterioration in relations with Moscow after the discovery of massacres attributed to the forces Russians near kyiv.
The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell announced on Tuesday that he had decided to declare “persona non grata” several members of the Russian representation to the European Union because of “activities contrary” to their status as diplomats. , without specifying either the number or the date of their expulsion.
Italy has decided to expel 30 Russian diplomats for “national security” reasons. “This decision was taken in agreement with other European and Atlantic partners”explained Prime Minister Mario Draghi, adding that Italy supported “with conviction” the new sanctions presented on Tuesday by the European Commission.