Czech Republic, Ireland, Netherlands, and Belgium expel Russian diplomats

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Kostia Andreikovets
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The Czech Republic is expelling one Russian diplomat, saying it is "reducing the presence of Russian intelligence in the EU."

Ireland is expelling four Russian diplomats for the same reason.

The Dutch authorities are expelling 17 Russian diplomats because they were engaged in espionage activities, and Belgium 21 Russian diplomats in connection with suspicions of their participation in espionage activities.

The Dutch authorities are expelling 17 Russian diplomats because they were engaged in espionage activities and Belgium — 21 Russian diplomats in connection with suspicions of their participation in espionage activities.