War in Ukraine: Borrell, EU condemn deportation of European diplomats from Russia

THE Josep Borrell strongly condemned her Russia’s decision to expel members of the EU Delegation from the countrya move that comes as a result of a barrage of deportations of Russian diplomats from European countries in recent days due to the war in Ukraine.

Typically, the EU High Representative stated that “I strongly condemn the unjustified decision of the Russian authorities to deport 18 members of the Union Delegation to the Russian Federation “.

Also, as broadcast by APE, the Representative of the Commission, responsible for Foreign Affairs, Peter Stanodescribed the Moscow move as “unjustified” and “unfounded”.

“The European Union expresses its dissatisfaction with the unjustified, unfounded decision of the Russian Federation to deport 18 members of the Delegation of the European Union to the Russian Federation. “These EU diplomats are carrying out their duties in full and with full respect for the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations,” he said.

In fact, he added that “the European Union continues to strongly urge Russia to stop its aggression against Ukraine and to return to respect for international rules and a cooperative approach to its international relations. “

Source: News Beast

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