Bulgaria expels 70 Russian diplomatic staff over espionage concerns

[Ticker] Bulgaria expels 70 alleged Russian spies

Bulgaria has expelled 70 Russian diplomats on grounds of espionage, halving its personnel in the country at a stroke. "This is not an act of aggression towards the Russian people," said Bulgarian prime minister Kiril Petkov on Tuesday, Reuters reports. "W...

Bulgaria insists on reducing staff of Russian diplomatic missions to 48 — foreign ministry

Staff numbers should be limited to 23 diplomatic and 25 administrative-technical workers, the ministry said

Bulgaria expels 70 Russian diplomats: PM - People's Daily Online

SOFIA, June 28 (Xinhua) -- Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov has announced Tuesday that his co

Bulgaria expels 70 Russian diplomatic staff over espionage concerns

Bulgaria said on Tuesday it was expelling 70 Russian diplomatic staff over espionage concerns and had set a cap on the size of Moscow's representation as tensions between two countries that were once close allies fractured over Ukraine. The move, announced by the foreign ministry and outgoing prime minister, was…

Embassy of Russia in Bulgaria suspendujue work of consulate in Sofia

The Russian Embassy in Bulgaria announced that they are suspending the work of the consulate in Sofia and the Consulate General in Varna, while the Consulate General in Ruse will be closed within a month.

Bulgaria expels 70 Russian diplomats and spies

Outgoing PM Kiril Petkov says he expects a ‘full plane’ to leave for Moscow on Sunday.