Austria cracks down on espionage, expels Russian embassy officials as Moscow calls move ‘unjustified’

Naijaonpoint_ng | 05-05-2026 03:27pm |

Austria has expelled three officials from the Russian embassy in Vienna following investigations that revealed suspected surveillance equipment being utilized for illicit data collection activities. The decision was made by Austrian authorities as part of a broader crackdown on espionage within the country. In response, the Russian government has labeled the expulsion as "unjustified," indicating a potential diplomatic strain between the two nations. This action is part of a growing trend of diplomatic expulsions related to espionage concerns across Europe.

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