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challenges ahead

New U.S. Ambassador Lands in Moscow as Relations Near Breaking Point

The new U.S. Ambassador to Russia has arrived in Moscow, the U.S. Embassy in Moscow announced Thursday, for what is expected to be a challenging tenure...

'reaching parity'

Estonia Announces Expulsion of 21 Russian Diplomatic Staff

Estonia announced the expulsion of 21 Russian diplomats and embassy staff in order to "reach parity" between the two nations' diplomatic personnel on Wednesday...

Russia Evacuates Diplomat Injured in CAR Terror Attack

The head of a Russian cultural center in the Central African Republic (CAR) who was hospitalized when an explosive device sent to him in the mail detonated...

mysterious origin

What Do We Know About the Spanish Letter Bombs?

Six letter bombs have been sent to high-profile government, military and diplomatic targets in Spain in the past week, prompting authorities to step up...

'provocation' accusation

Moscow Protests Western Bid to 'Recruit' Russian Diplomats

Moscow on Monday summoned the Dutch ambassador to "protest strongly" against Western efforts to "recruit" Russian diplomats in the Netherlands, the Foreign...

'illegal' uncovered

Russia Denounces Norway's 'Spy Mania'

Russia's Embassy in Oslo criticized what it called Norway's "spy mania" on Wednesday, a day after the Scandinavian country announced the arrest of a suspected...

Diplomatic Spat

Ukraine Recalls Ambassador to Kazakhstan After Row With Moscow

Ukraine has removed its ambassador to Kazakhstan in Central Asia, according to a decree published on the presidential website, after remarks he made about...

persona non grata

Japan Slams ‘Unbelievable’ Treatment of Diplomat Detained in Russia

Japan on Tuesday demanded Russia apologize for detaining a diplomat over alleged espionage, denying the charge and accusing Moscow of blindfolding...

challenging task

Russia Approves New U.S. Ambassador with Relations at Historic Low

Moscow has agreed to receive a new U.S. ambassador at the most challenging period in U.S.-Russian relations in recent history, a senior Russian diplomat...

Two Russian Embassy Staff Killed in Kabul Bombing: Foreign Ministry

A spokesperson for the Afghan Interior Ministry said the Russian embassy was deliberately targeted.

diplomatic departures

U.S., EU Ambassadors Leave Russia as Tenures End

Their departures come amid the lowest point in Russia's relations with the West since its invasion of Ukraine.

Norway Consul Shown the Door After 'I Hate Russians' Outburst

The Norwegian diplomat was recorded insulting Russians at a hotel reception in the Arctic city of Murmansk.

'hostile' actions

Russia Expands List of ‘Unfriendly’ Countries

Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, Slovakia and Denmark are now restricted in hiring local staff at their diplomatic missions.

travel tribulations

Russians Face Long Wait Times for Schengen Visas Following Diplomatic Expulsions

Short-staffed embassies and surging demand for summer travel have made it harder than ever to obtain a visa appointment.

delayed response

Russia Expels Dozens of European Diplomats

The move comes after Paris expelled 41 Russian diplomatic employees in April on suspicion of being spies.

Russia Expels 2 Finnish Embassy Staff

The Russian Foreign Ministry accused Finland of taking a "confrontational course" towards Russia.

changing stance

Ukraine's EU Entry On Par With Joining NATO, Russia Says

The European Commission is expected to decide whether to grant Ukraine candidate status in June.

persona non grata

Russia Retaliates Against Europe With Mass Expulsions

The move follows similar measures taken against Moscow's foreign envoys over the Kremlin's military operation in Ukraine.

coordinated action

EU Countries Expel Dozens of Russian Diplomats

The Russian diplomats are suspected of spying.

under diplomatic cover

Poland Expels 45 Russian Diplomats for Espionage

Russia's ambassador to Poland immediately dismissed the allegation.

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