Russia expels Austrian diplomats in tit-for-tat move: ministry
The foreign ministry said the expulsion of its diplomats had been an "unfriendly and unjustified step" and that four employees of Austria's embassy in Russia were "declared persona non grata" and given until February 23 to leave the country.
Moscow (Russia): Moscow said Thursday it was expelling four Austrian diplomats after Vienna expelled four employees of Russia's foreign missions in Austria with tensions soaring over the Ukraine conflict.The foreign ministry said the expulsion of its diplomats had been an "unfriendly and unjustified step" and that four employees of Austria's embassy in Russia were "declared persona non grata" and given until February 23 to leave the country.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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