An Irish diplomat is being expelled from Russia in response to the expulsion of a Russian envoy from Ireland, the Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed. This decision to expel an Irish diplomat is regrettable,” the spokesman said. ‘Unjustified expulsions’“In response to their unjustified expulsions of Russian diplomats based on Britain’s proof-free accusations of Russia related to the [Sergei] Skripal case, it should not come as a surprise. The UK expelled 23 Russian diplomats in the wake of the poisoning. Russia on Friday also expelled four German diplomats, foreign minister Heiko Maas said.

Source: The Irish Times March 30, 2018 14:57 UTC