Italy Expels Two Russian Military Attaches Over Espionage, Gives 3-Day Deadline

On July 8, Italy's Foreign Ministry announced it had expelled two Russian military attaches from its embassy and ordered them to leave within three days. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on July 9 the diplomats were involved in espionage activities that violated Italy's sovereignty and security. Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded that Moscow would take "appropriate countermeasures," though no specific measures have been disclosed, according to CCTV.
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