www.digi24.ro Austria Expels Four Russian Diplomats Suspected of Espionage
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- •Austria expelled four Russian diplomats suspected of espionage.
- •Total expulsions of Russian diplomats by Austria since 2020 now reach 18.
- •The expelled diplomats included members from both the Russian Embassy and the OSCE delegation.
On October 23, 2026, Austria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the expulsion of four Russian diplomats from Vienna due to activities deemed incompatible with their diplomatic status, a term often associated with espionage. Three of the expelled diplomats were affiliated with the Russian Embassy, while the fourth was part of the Russian delegation to the OSCE, focusing on military security and arms control. This expulsion brings the total number of Russian diplomats expelled by Austria since 2020 to 18. Despite its neutral stance, Austria has supported Ukraine since Russia's large-scale invasion began in 2022. The Russian Embassy has not yet commented on the matter.
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2026-10-23
Austria announces expulsion of Russian diplomats
Four Russian diplomats were declared persona non grata due to activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, suspected to be espionage.
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Digi24 reports on the expulsion
Digi24 confirmed the expulsion and provided details on the roles of the diplomats involved, emphasizing their suspected espionage activities.
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What specific activities led to the expulsion?
The diplomats were suspected of engaging in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, commonly associated with espionage.
How many Russian diplomats have been expelled by Austria in total?
Since 2020, Austria has expelled a total of 18 Russian diplomats.
What is Austria's geopolitical stance?
Austria maintains a neutral geopolitical stance but has supported Ukraine since the onset of the Russian invasion in 2022.
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