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Italy Expels Two Russian Diplomats Over Spying Allegations

Italy has expelled two Russian diplomats following an investigation into alleged spying activities. The move has drawn an angry response from Moscow.

10 Jul, 11:32 — 10 Jul, 11:32
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helsinki-timesMostly Factual30d ago

Italy expels Russian diplomats over spying claims

Italy has ordered two Russian military attachés to leave the country after prosecutors linked them to an espionage investigation that has already led to the arrest of two former Italian intelligence officers accused of passing military secrets to Moscow. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani announced on Thursday that the two diplomats, identified as Ivan Petrovich Gorbachev and Mikhail Vasilyevich Astakhov, must leave Italy within three days.

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First report: la-repubblica · 9 Jul, 23:00Full coverage: 4 · 13hWindow: 13h
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la-repubblica9 Jul, 23:00First to report

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helsingin-sanomat10 Jul, 07:06

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il-sole-24-ore10 Jul, 07:10

Spie russe, Roma espelle due diplomatici. L’ira di Mosca

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helsinki-times10 Jul, 11:32Latest update

Italy expels Russian diplomats over spying claims

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