Four Eastern European Countries Expel Russian Diplomats

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



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