Austria Expels Four Russian Diplomats Over Espionage Allegations
Austria has declared four Russian diplomats persona non grata, citing activities incompatible with their status. Security authorities confirm the expulsion.
POLICY WIRE — Vienna, Austria — The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced on Friday that it is expelling four Russian diplomats stationed in Vienna. Officials stated the decision was made after security authorities uncovered activities deemed incompatible with the individuals’ diplomatic status, a term frequently utilized to describe espionage.
According to the ministry, the move follows a formal assessment of findings provided by national security services. The four individuals have been declared persona non grata as a direct result of these investigations.
The breakdown of the expulsions includes three diplomats who were accredited to the Russian Embassy in Vienna. The fourth individual was a member of the Russian delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), specifically tasked with military security and arms control matters.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
