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Date Published: 06/04/2022

ARCHIVED - Spain gives 25 Russian diplomats a week to leave the country

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The diplomats and staff are believed to pose a security risk to Spain

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - Spain gives 25 Russian diplomats a week to leave the country

The Spanish government has granted a period of one week to the 25 diplomats and staff of the Russian embassy in Madrid to leave the country after the slaughter of innocent civilians in Bucha, Ukraine.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, José Manuel Albares, announced the expulsion of the Russian citizens on Wednesday April 6, claiming that they “represent a threat to the security” of Spain.

However, the list of the expelled is still being finalised and so the Minister has advised that “perhaps a few more” will be added in the coming days.

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In a show of solidarity against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Spanish government has followed the example of France and Germany, which have expelled numerous Russian diplomats, considering that their activity is contrary to national “security interests”.

The foreign minister added that ambassador Yuri Korchagin is not included, because Spain aspires to keep the lines of dialogue and negotiation open with Russia.

Also of interest: 72-metre yacht belonging to a Russian billionaire seized in Gibraltar

Image: José Manuel Albares on Twitter

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