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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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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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Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat move, accuses Berlin of 'spy mania'
Russia expelled a German diplomat on Thursday in response to what it said was Berlin's groundless expulsion of a Russian diplomat last month and accused Germany of being in the grip of "spy mania"
·Mumbai, India
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Russia expels German diplomat in tit-for-tat espionage row
Russia has declared a military attache at the German Embassy in Moscow persona non grata. It called the move a response to Germany expelling a diplomat and accusing them of espionage, a charge the Kremlin rejects.
·Bonn, Germany
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Leaning Left6Leaning Right10Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Right
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44% Right
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C 30%
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