Three European countries have expelled Russian diplomats in response to the expulsion of European Union (EU) officials who were part of a delegation to Moscow headed by Josep Borrell, the EU’s High Representative.
The Guardian reported Monday that German, Polish, and Swedish officials moved to expel one Russian diplomat from each of their respective nations in response to Moscow’s removal of three EU officials it said had taken part in anti-government demonstrations in support of Alexei Navalny, the jailed anti-Putin dissident.
Monday’s move was a “clear response to the unacceptable decision to expel a Swedish diplomat who was only performing his duties,” said Ann Linde, Sweden’s foreign minister, according to The Guardian.
