Greece ‘regrets’ Russia’s decision to expel 8 diplomats

Greece on Monday expressed “deep regret” over Russia’s decision to expel Greek diplomats.


“We express our deep regret for the decision of the Russian authorities to declare eight members of the Greek Embassy in Moscow, as well as the Consulate General in Moscow, as personae non grata,” said a Greek Foreign Ministry statement.


“There is no basis for the decision of the Russian authorities to expel members of the staff of the Greek diplomatic and consular authorities in Russia,” it added.