Russian Diplomat Expelled from Bulgaria Now Serves in Serbia

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Russian Diplomat Expelled from Bulgaria Now Serves in Serbia

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ThreatCluster •October 12, 2026 at 21:31 UTC

•Aleksandr Krasii was expelled from Bulgaria in 2021 amid a spy scandal.
•He has been accredited as an assistant military attaché in Serbia since 2026.
•Krasii is suspected of having ties to Russia's GRU and involvement in arms depot explosions.

Russian diplomat Aleksandr Krasii, expelled from Bulgaria in 2021 amid an investigation into explosions at weapons depots, has resurfaced as an assistant military attaché in Serbia. His expulsion was linked to suspicions of Russian involvement in a series of arms depot explosions between 2011 and 2020, which were suspected to disrupt military supplies to Georgia and Ukraine. Investigative reports suggest Krasii may have ties to Russia's military intelligence agency, the GRU. Despite his controversial background, Serbian authorities have not indicated plans to expel him. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding Russian diplomatic activities in the Balkans, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry had previously identified Krasii as a persona non grata, but details of his current role in Serbia have only emerged recently.

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2021-04-29

Krasii expelled from Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry announced the expulsion of a Russian diplomat linked to arms depot explosions, later identified as Aleksandr Krasii.

2026-10-12

Krasii accredited in Serbia

Aleksandr Krasii was accredited as assistant military attaché in Serbia, five years after his expulsion from Bulgaria.

2026-10-12

Reports of GRU ties emerge

Investigative reports suggest Krasii may have connections to Russia's GRU and involvement in previous espionage activities.

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What was the reason for Krasii's expulsion?

Krasii was expelled due to his alleged involvement in espionage linked to explosions at Bulgarian arms depots.

What is Krasii's current role?

He is currently serving as an assistant military attaché at the Russian Embassy in Serbia.

Are there any plans to expel him from Serbia?

As of now, Serbian authorities have not indicated any plans to expel Krasii.

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