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Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat move
Russia expelled a German military attaché diplomat in Moscow in retaliation for Germany's earlier expulsion of a Russian diplomat accused of spying, calling the accusations baseless.
- On Thursday, February 5, 2026, Russia's Foreign Ministry expelled the German diplomatic employee persona non grata in Moscow as a symmetrical response to Berlin's earlier expulsion.
- Germany's January action — expelling a suspected handler — prompted Russia's response, while Britain on Monday also expelled a Russian diplomat in a reciprocal move.
- Wadephul noted the expelled German diplomat was a member of the German Embassy's military attaché staff, calling Russia's move 'completely unacceptable' and saying Germany 'reserves the right to take further action'.
- The expulsions typically trigger tit-for-tat moves, with Western states ejecting dozens of alleged Russian spies and Britain’s Monday reciprocal action intensifying diplomatic tensions with Russia.
- Security services across Europe have warned of growing threats from Russian intelligence agencies deterring Western support for Ukraine, while Moscow denies involvement in alleged sabotage campaigns.
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An employee of the German Embassy was declared "Persona non grata" in Moscow.
·Vienna, Austria
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First Germany had expelled an employee of the Russian embassy in Berlin for espionage charges. Now Russia reacts - and declares a German diplomat to be an undesirable person.
·Hamburg, Germany
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Russia has expelled a German diplomat.
·Germany
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First Germany expelled an employee of the Russian embassy in Berlin for espionage charges. Now Russia reacts. And Federal Foreign Minister Wadephul reserves the right to take steps.
·Düsseldorf, Germany
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Total News Sources46
Leaning Left6Leaning Right11Center8Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Right
44% Right
L 24%
C 32%
R 44%
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