The Netherlands expels Russian diplomats

In the statement made on the official government website, it was indicated that the negotiations between the two countries on the mutual dispatch of diplomatic officials were unsuccessful.

“Russia continues its efforts to smuggle intelligence workers into the Netherlands by showing them diplomatic personnel,” the statement said. Using the expression, the Russian and Dutch Embassy in Moscow and St. It was noted that it did not issue visas to diplomats assigned to the Consulate General in St. Petersburg.

In the statement, it was stated that no more Russian personnel could be found in the Netherlands than the diplomatic personnel assigned by the Netherlands in Russia, and it was emphasized that some Russian diplomats should leave the Netherlands.

In the statement, it was reported that the Russian diplomats to be deported were given 2 weeks to leave the country and that the Russian Trade Office in Amsterdam will be closed from February 21.

NETHERLANDS, ST. PETERSBURG CLOSES THE CONSULATE GENERAL

In the statement, due to the fact that Russia does not issue a visa, St. Petersburg, it was indicated that the Netherlands, which does not have enough staff to be posted to the Consulate General in St. Petersburg, will close this place from February 20.

In the statement, it was also indicated that negotiations on the appointment of diplomats between the two countries have been halted since March 2022.

Russia expelled 15 Dutch diplomats in response to the Netherlands expelling 17 Russian diplomats in March 2022 for spying after its attack on Ukraine. (AA)