Slovaks Shift Tactics and Expel Russians for Alleged Spying
- Decision follows reluctance to act against Russian activites
- Russia vows to respond with reciprocal action against Slovaks
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Slovakia expelled three Russian diplomats on suspicion of spying, marking a shift in the the NATO and European Union member’s approach toward Moscow.
The three officials “carried out activities violating the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations,” Slovakia’s Foreign Ministry said late Monday. The decision was taken last week by the administration of Prime Minister Igor Matovic. The diplomats and their families have already left the country, Ria Novosti reported Tuesday.