Support The Moscow Times!

Moscow Vows to Retaliate After Estonia Expels Russian Diplomats

Russian Foreign Ministry Vedomosti

Russia has vowed to "respond in kind" following the Estonian government's decision to expel two Russian diplomats from the country on Friday.

Russian First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov told reporters on Monday that "Estonia's provocation would not remain unanswered."

He said that move threatened bilateral relations, which had already driven into a “dead end” by Estonian officials, Russia's TASS news agency reported.

Consul General in Narva, Dmitry Kazennov and Consul Andrei Surgayev were both asked to leave Estonia on Friday.

No official reason has been given for the decision.

… we have a small favor to ask.

As you may have heard, The Moscow Times, an independent news source for over 30 years, has been unjustly branded as a "foreign agent" by the Russian government. This blatant attempt to silence our voice is a direct assault on the integrity of journalism and the values we hold dear.

We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. Our commitment to providing accurate and unbiased reporting on Russia remains unshaken. But we need your help to continue our critical mission.

Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just 2. It's quick to set up, and you can be confident that you're making a significant impact every month by supporting open, independent journalism. Thank you.

Continue

Read more