We reported earlier on comments made by Russia in response to Austria’s decision to expel two Russian diplomats (see post at 6.44pm).
Russia said it would retaliate and its foreign ministry called the decision “groundless,” according to state news agency RIA.
Now, we can bring you a bit more on what Russia’s embassy in Austria has said.
Russian news agencies, quoting a statement issued by the Russian embassy in Vienna, said Russia expressed “outrage” at the expulsions.
“As in previous episodes of expulsions, this time we have not been presented with the slightest evidence, let alone proof of any violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,” the agencies quoted the embassy statement as saying.
“This is a purely political decision by the Austria authorities which we categorically reject. There can be no doubt of Moscow’s resolute response.”
Austria has declared two diplomats from the Russian embassy personae non grata for actions “incompatible with their diplomatic status,” ordering them to leave the country within a week.
