In a series of escalating diplomatic tensions, the Russian State Duma has proposed measures against Western ambassadors in Moscow, including checks for espionage and potential expulsion, following a Navalny memorial. This proposal, suggested by State Duma deputy Mikhail Sheremet, a representative of the annexed Crimea, comes in response to the refusal of European Union ambassadors to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. Concurrently, the Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Western countries of conducting cyber attacks ahead of the Russian presidential elections and has taken a firm stance against what it perceives as interference in its internal affairs. Notably, the ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador, Lynne Tracy, to express its grievances regarding U.S. interference and the funding of 'anti-Russian' NGOs. These developments mark a significant deterioration in relations between Russia and Western nations, underscoring a deepening divide on issues of espionage, electoral interference, and diplomatic conduct.
Russia on Thursday summoned the US ambassador to protest what it said was Washington's interference in domestic affairs and the funding of "anti-Russian" NGOs, AFP reported. https://t.co/g4Pg0v0VBy
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Russia floats expelling all European ambassadors after Navalny memorial https://t.co/KqelbnjhtD https://t.co/KqelbnjhtD
Rusaian State Duma proposes to check for espionage and expel all Western ambassadors: Russian MP Mikhail Sheremet ("representative" of the annexed Crimea) suggested checking European Union ambassadors in Moscow for espionage after they refused to meet with Russian Foreign… https://t.co/KwTfnERNGC https://t.co/DDVgecjKJg
⚡Russian Foreign Ministry: Western countries carried out cyber attacks before our presidential elections
The Russian State Duma has proposed to check for espionage and expel all Western ambassadors State Duma deputy Mikhail Sheremet suggested checking European Union ambassadors in Moscow for espionage after their refusal to meet with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov. "The position… https://t.co/vM8jGAPKil