Austria Expels Four Russian Diplomats Over Incompatible Activities

Austria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the expulsion of four Russian diplomats stationed in the capital, Vienna, Hungarian news website 24.hu and Croatian network N1 reported. According to the reports, the diplomats were declared personae non gratae in the country.

The Austrian Foreign Ministry stated that the step was taken due to activities incompatible with their official diplomatic status. Network N1 reported that the expulsions come amid an espionage affair in the capital.

At this stage, the names of the expelled diplomats and specific details regarding the actions attributed to them have not been disclosed, and further details have not yet been released.