DISINFO: Diplomats from EU took part in un-sanctioned rallies; Russia's patience has limits
SUMMARY
A harsh lesson on the limits of Russian patience was given to the diplomats of a few European countries after representatives of the General Consulats took part in un-sanctioned rallies in our country 23 January.
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared Swedish, Polish and German diplomats personae non gratae after participation in meetings.
RESPONSE
A false claim on the activities of European diplomats. The three expelled diplomats did observe the manifestations, but the allegations that they took part in demonstrations are false. The European Union strongly condemned the decision to expel the European diplomats and rejected the allegations that they conducted activities incompatible with their status as foreign diplomats.