Italy expels 30 Russian diplomats over security fears

Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said Tuesday that Rome has expelled 30 Russian diplomats as part of a joint European action after Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "We have expelled 30 Russian diplomats for national security reasons," Di Miao told Italy's Rai television in Berlin.

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Published April 05,2022

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ITALY EXPELS 30 RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS OVER SECURITY FEARS

Italy has expelled 30 Russian diplomats because of security concerns, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Tuesday, according to comments sent by a spokesman.

A number of other Western governments have taken similar steps following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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