During the EU Summit in Brussels a number of European governments decided to support the decision of the UK to expel Russian diplomats over #Skripals case. Baltic states, Poland and Denmark are prepared to follow the UK stance on Russia. At the Summit, the European leaders agreed to “recall for consultations” the EU Ambassador from Moscow – a tradition diplomatic measure of demonstrating…
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Lavrov: principle of reciprocity in effect
The UK deliberately seeks to undermine relations with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following talks with his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono. “There is no doubt that the current British authorities have deliberately taken a course aimed at undermining bilateral relations,” Lavrov said. “If they continue to pursue this course and take new actions…
EU calls Russia to clarify on #Skripals
European Union foreign ministers Council in Brussels called on Russia to answer questions on the use of a nerve agent against one of Skipals in the UK and offered London “unqualified solidarity”. #SalisburyAttack Statement by #EU Foreign Affairs Council chaired by @FedericaMog. The European Union expresses its unqualified solidarity with the UK and its support, including…
Russian diplomats to leave UK on 20th of March
Russian ambassador to UK confirms expelled diplomats will leave on March 20, 2018. Kremlin spox Peskov: shocking and unforgivable violation of diplomatic norms pic.twitter.com/wsma8udJmf — Russian Embassy, UK (@RussianEmbassy) March 16, 2018 The UK this accused Russian government of a chemical-weapons with attack on British soil targeting Sergei Skripal, a former double agent. Any evidence…
Moscow to mirror UK expel of 23 diplomats
Moscow will ‘definitely’ expel British diplomats in wake of UK’s reaction to Skripal case, Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov said. BREAKING: Moscow will ‘definitely’ expel British diplomats in wake of UK’s reaction to Skripal case – Lavrov https://t.co/MSgPq4fV2Z pic.twitter.com/gln1Bb1esb — RT (@RT_com) March 15, 2018 Previously Lavrov insisted on respect of international law,…
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