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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Over Naval Base and Port Deal Disputes

Somalia has expelled Ethiopia's ambassador, closed two Ethiopian consulates, and recalled its own ambassador to Addis Ababa amid a dispute over Ethiopia's plan to build a naval base in the breakaway region of Somaliland. This move follows Ethiopia's agreement to lease 20 km of coastline in Somaliland to set up a naval base, prompting a defiant response from Somalia and raising concerns over the fate of 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers stationed in Somalia as part of an African Union peacekeeping mission. Tensions between Mogadishu and Puntland have also risen, with Puntland's state council declaring its withdrawal from the country's federal system.

via Reuters|

#diplomatic-expulsion #ethiopia #international-relations

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"Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Over Milei's Accusations Against President Petro"

Colombia has expelled Argentine diplomats from its embassy following derogatory comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei about Colombian President Gustavo Petro, including calling him a "terrorist" and "communist." This move comes after similar comments in January, and the Colombian foreign ministry cited the deterioration of trust and offense to President Petro's dignity as reasons for the expulsion. Milei also targeted other regional leaders in the interview, including Mexico's Andrés Manuel López Obrador.

via NBC News|

#argentina #colombia #diplomacy

diplomatic-dispute1 year ago•1 min saved

Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Over Milei's Remarks on President Petro

Colombia has expelled Argentine diplomats in response to President Javier Milei's derogatory remarks about Colombian President Gustavo Petro, calling him a "terrorist" and a "murderer." The Colombian foreign ministry cited the deterioration of trust and offense to President Petro's dignity as reasons for the expulsion, which will be communicated through diplomatic channels. This is not the first time Milei has made offensive comments about Petro, straining relations between the two countries.

via DW (English)|

#argentina #colombia #diplomatic-dispute

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Escalating Tensions: Fatal Ukrainian Strike on Russian Border

One person was killed and several houses were damaged in a Ukrainian strike against the Russian region of Belgorod, bordering Ukraine. In retaliation, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down three Ukrainian ballistic missiles. Additionally, a Ukrainian drone was destroyed in the Moscow Oblast region, which the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense denounced as a terrorist attack. Meanwhile, the expulsion of two Russian diplomats by the United States, in response to Russia's expulsion of American diplomats, was labeled as "banal revenge" by the Russian ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, who criticized the lack of explanation provided by the American side.

via Euronews|

#diplomatic-expulsion #international-relations #retaliation

diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Tit for Tat: US Expels Russian Diplomats in Retaliation

The US State Department has expelled two Russian diplomats from Moscow's embassy in Washington in response to Russia's expulsion of two US diplomats last month. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries, particularly due to Russia's ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry accused the US diplomats of illegal activities and maintaining contact with a Russian citizen accused of cooperating with a foreign state. The US State Department denounced the charges as baseless.

via CNN|

#diplomacy #diplomatic-expulsion #russia

diplomatic-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"India and Canada Clash Over Sikh Activist's Death: Diplomats Expelled"

India and Canada have expelled diplomats in a tit-for-tat move following allegations that Indian government operatives were involved in the assassination of a Sikh separatist leader in British Columbia. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the accusation during a speech before Parliament, straining relations between the two nations and potentially impacting ties between the U.S.-led alliance and India. India rejected the allegations as "absurd and motivated" and accused Canada of sheltering Khalistani terrorists. The controversy comes at a sensitive time as Western nations seek to strengthen ties with India while refraining from criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's authoritarian policies.

via The Washington Post|

#assassination-allegation #canada #diplomatic-expulsion

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"Tit-for-Tat: Finland Expels Russian Diplomats, Closes Consulate"

Russia has announced the closure of Finland's consulate in St. Petersburg and the expulsion of nine Finnish diplomats, in response to Finland's expulsion of nine Russian diplomats and its recent NATO membership. The move is seen as an escalation aimed at getting the attention of Helsinki and Washington, with the closure of the consulate suggesting a more significant response. Finland's President has called the measures harsh and unsymmetrical, and Finland is preparing similar measures in response. The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Finnish Ambassador to protest Finland's confrontational anti-Russian policy. St. Petersburg, with its high volume of trade and contacts with Finland, had been one of Finland's busiest consulates.

via The Washington Post|

#consulate-closure #diplomatic-expulsion #finland

diplomacy2 years ago•1 min saved

Russia expels Swedish diplomats and shuts down consulate.

Russia has expelled five Swedish diplomats and will close Sweden's consulate in St. Petersburg in response to Sweden's expulsion of five Russian diplomats in April over allegations of espionage. The move comes amid tensions over Sweden's bid to join NATO in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Sweden and Finland's accession to NATO would double Russia's border with the alliance. Sweden's foreign minister called the decision "very regrettable" and a confirmation of Russia's international isolation.

via The Moscow Times|

#diplomacy #diplomatic-expulsion #espionage

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Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Between China and Canada with Mutual Expulsions.

China has expelled Canada's consul in Shanghai in retaliation for Ottawa sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian MP. Canada had accused China of targeting its opposition lawmaker Michael Chong and his relatives in Hong Kong after Mr Chong accused China of human rights abuses. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have been strained since the detention of Huawei Technologies executive Meng Wanzhou, held in Canada on US fraud charges in 2018, and Beijing's subsequent arrest of two Canadians on spying charges.

via BBC|

#canada #china #diplomacy

diplomacy2 years ago•1 min saved

Sweden expels 5 Russian diplomats over suspected spying.

Sweden has expelled five Russian diplomats for conducting activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, citing the security threat posed by Russian intelligence gathering. The Swedish security service has long warned that Russia uses diplomats to spy on Sweden, and concerns have grown in many countries over Russian intelligence activities. This comes after Norway expelled 15 Russian embassy officials earlier this month, and Sweden expelled three Russian diplomats in April last year.

via Reuters|

#diplomacy #diplomatic-expulsion #intelligence-gathering

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Between Russia and Germany Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russia will expel more than 20 German diplomats from the country in retaliation for a similar move by Berlin. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will meet U.N. Secretary General António Guterres in New York on Monday. Meanwhile, Ukrainian and Russian ground forces are battling for control of Bakhmut's western edge, moving between apartment blocks.

via The Washington Post|

#diplomatic-expulsion #germany #international-relations

diplomacy2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia Expels Over 20 German Diplomats in Retaliation.

Russia has announced the expulsion of more than 20 German diplomats in a tit-for-tat move following the removal of Russian embassy staff from Germany. Moscow accused Berlin of “continuing to demonstratively destroy the entire range of Russia-Germany relations”. Germany had maintained deep economic ties with Moscow, particularly in the energy sector where it is dependent on Russian gas. Relations soured since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine, and as Berlin increased its financial and military support to Kyiv.

via Al Jazeera English|

#diplomacy #diplomatic-expulsion #germany

international-relations2 years ago•0 min saved

Russia expels over 20 German diplomats in retaliation.

Moscow plans to expel over 20 German diplomats in response to its own diplomats being told to leave Berlin. Ukraine is preparing new brigades to deploy at the front. The Kremlin sought to build antiwar sentiment in Germany to dampen support for Ukraine by contacting Germany's political extremes, according to sensitive Russian documents obtained by a European intelligence service.

via The Washington Post|

#antiwar-coalition #diplomatic-expulsion #germany

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Norway expels 15 Russian diplomats over spying suspicions.

Norway has expelled 15 Russian diplomats accused of spying under diplomatic cover, citing Russia as the "greatest intelligence threat" the country faces. The move comes amid deteriorating security situations in Europe and follows the expulsion of three Russian intelligence officers in April 2022. The Kremlin is expected to respond with an "appropriate answer". Norway shares a land border with Russia in the Arctic and has emulated several European sanctions against Russia despite not being a member of the European Union.

via BBC|

#diplomatic-expulsion #espionage #intelligence-threat