Instead of justifying the threat: Expulsion of Russian diplomats will lead to a degradation of relations, according to the Kremlin – Topky.sk

“We are disappointed with the next unkind move by the Slovak authorities. Under an exaggerated pretext, they decided to expel three diplomatic staff of Russian foreign missions within 72 hours … Against the background of demonizing relations with Russia by the West cooperation, “Zacharovova said. “Perhaps Bratislava, with the same obsession, is trying to keep up with other Western countries that are hostile to us, so it has committed itself to launching an anti-Russian campaign, apparently unaware of where this might lead it – and will bring it if this does not stop,” “Zacharovova added. On Monday, the Slovak Ministry of Foreign Affairs decided to expel three employees of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Slovak Republic. The reason is their operation in violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Slovakia took this step based on the evaluation of the Slovak intelligence services. Police detained several people in connection with the investigation into espionage and corruption linked to the Russian Federation. The intelligence officers of the Russian military intelligence GRU were to operate under the cover of the diplomatic mission of the embassy.