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Russia Expels 2 Bulgarian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move

Moscow's expulsion comes in response to Bulgaria expelling two Russians on accusations of spying on the military.

PERSONA-NON-GRATA

Bulgaria Expels Two Russian Diplomats for Spying

The two diplomats were given 72 hours to leave the country.

connecting the dots

Navalny’s Doctors Contact Bulgarian Medics Over Possible Link to 2015 Poisoning – Der Spiegel

“Obviously, they consider it possible that the same or very similar substances were used,” Der Spiegel wrote.

Bellingcat Names Russian Diplomat as Bulgarian Poisoning Suspect

It's “the first known case when a Russian diplomat is simultaneously wanted for attempted murder under an Interpol Red Notice,” Bellingcat wrote.

PERSONA NON-GRATA

Bulgaria Set to Expel Two Russian Diplomats Over Espionage

Prosecutors had said earlier that the Russians were engaged in espionage but could not be charged due to diplomatic immunity.

Novichok suspicions

Bulgaria Charges 3 Russians Over Poisoning Possibly Linked to Skripal Case

Bulgarian prosecutors said the method the accused Russians used was "dangerous to the lives of many."

Russia Expels Bulgarian Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move

A Bulgarian diplomat has been expelled from Russia after Sofia declined to give a visa to a Russian defense attache.

Connect the dots

8 Russian Agents Linked to Bulgaria Poisoning – Bellingcat

One of the suspects reportedly has links to the Skripal poisoning and Catalonia’s rejected 2017 independence referendum.

Intrigue in Sofia

Bulgaria Asks Russia to Recall Diplomat Over Spying Allegation

Prosecutors accused a first secretary of having been involved in espionage for more than a year.

alleged espionage

Espionage Probe not Aimed Against Russia, Says Bulgarian PM

Prosecutors charged the head of a Bulgarian NGO with spying for Russia to draw Bulgaria away from its Western allies and towards Moscow.

scathing criticism

Bulgaria Condemns Russian Exhibit Lauding WWII 'Liberation' of Eastern Europe

The Foreign Ministry of Bulgaria urged Russia's mission in Sofia "not to take a stand in support of a dubious historical claim."

Hackers Hit Bulgaria Sending Data From Russian Email

It was probably motivated by Bulgaria's move to buy eight new Lockheed Martin F-16 fighters from the United States.

Energy expansion

Russia Ready To Take Part in Bulgaria's Belene Nuclear Power Plant, Medvedev Says

"We have the opportunity to implement this project, no less than other countries," Medvedev says.

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