Moscow vows response after Norway announces expulsion of 15 Russian diplomats accused of spying
Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt says the move was “an important measure to counter and reduce" the extend of Russian intelligence activities in Norway, as Moscow vows retaliation.
Norway's government has announced that it was expelling 15 Russian diplomats from the country, saying they were suspected of spying while working at the Russian Embassy in Oslo. The Russians declared persona non grata “must leave Norway within a short time," Huitfeldt said, adding: "We will not grant visas to intelligence officers who apply for a visa to Norway.”
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