Baltic states expel Russian diplomats

The Foreign Ministries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia have announced the expulsion of the Russian embassy staff in their capitals as a sign of solidarity with the Czech Republic, Latvian Foreign Minister Edgars Rinkevics said, Report informs.

“In solidarity with our Czech allies and due to the violations of Vienna Convention, Latvia has decided to expel a Russian diplomat. Latvia will not tolerate subversive activities on its soil or that of its partners and allies,” Rinkevics tweeted.

The Lithuanian Foreign Ministry also announced that it was expelling two diplomats of the Russian embassy.

Estonia is also expelling a Russian diplomat in solidarity with the Czech Republic.