Czechs threaten to expel more Russian diplomats unless Czech staff allowed back


  • World
  • Thursday, 22 Apr 2021

Russian national flag is seen on a car in front of the Foreign Ministry in Prague, Czech Republic, April 21, 2021. REUTERS/David W Cerny

PRAGUE (Reuters) - The Czech Republic demanded on Wednesday that Russia allow the return of 20 expelled Czech embassy staff to Moscow by Thursday or face further evictions of its diplomats from Prague.

Speaking to reporters, Foreign Minister Jakub Kulhanek said Prague would equalise staffing at the countries' respective embassies unless Russia allowed the Czechs back.

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