Russian MFA: Russia condemns expulsion of its diplomats by Austria

Russia strongly condemns Austria's decision to expel two Russian diplomats, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, Report informs.

“The Russian side strongly condemns this latest unfriendly step by Vienna, the consequences of which rest entirely with the Austrian authorities. Response measures will be taken promptly,” the ministry said.

The Austrian newspaper Die Presse previously said that the Austrian Foreign Ministry at the beginning of the week notified two diplomats of the Russian embassy that they would be expelled.