Northern Macedonia deports five Russian diplomats

The deportation, through his declaration of personae non gratae, of five Russian diplomats is being carried out by the government of Northern Macedonia, as broadcast by the Reuters agency.

The former Yugoslav republic, a NATO member since 2020, has accused the five Russian diplomats of “violating diplomatic rules” as described in the Vienna Convention and called on them to leave northern Macedonia within five days, according to a statement from the ministry. Foreign.

Russia’s ambassador to Skopje has already been briefed on the decision.

The entire political world in northern Macedonia has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, except for the small, pro-Russian nationalist left-wing Levica party, which has just two members in the country’s parliament (120 in total).

The Balkan country is participating in the international sanctions that have been imposed on Russia.

Source: Capital

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