A total of 445 diplomats and employees of Russian diplomatic institutions have been expelled by Western countries since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
The United States, Britain, and the Czech Republic significantly reduced the presence of Russians before February 24.
“This move is an act of solidarity with Ukraine, a continuation of efforts to strengthen Russia’s global isolation. The expulsion of diplomats was a response from partners to the subversive espionage activities of Russian diplomats. They had been spreading propaganda narratives for years, trying to distort reality and hide the real face of the Kremlin,” the Foreign Ministry said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine called on the partners to further increase pressure on Russia to stop the war against Ukraine.
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