Russia summons Dutch ambassador on claim UK tried to recruit a Russian diplomat in The Hague
2 years, 2 months ago

Russia summons Dutch ambassador on claim UK tried to recruit a Russian diplomat in The Hague

NL Times  

Russia has summoned the Dutch ambassador over Russian accusations that the British intelligence service attempted to recruit a Russian diplomatic employee. Since it happened in The Hague, Russia believes the Netherlands was responsible for preventing it, according to Russian news agency RIA Novosti. The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Dutch ambassador to vigorously protest against the United Kingdom's recent attempt to recruit the military attaché at the Russian embassy in The Hague, a statement said. During the conversation with the ambassador, it was emphasized that "such provocative actions are unacceptable," violate international treaties and "impede the normal functioning of Russian foreign missions."

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Netherlands expels Russian diplomats as talks break down; Dutch close St. Petersburg consulate
1 year, 10 months ago

Netherlands expels Russian diplomats as talks break down; Dutch close St. Petersburg consulate

NL Times  

The Netherlands has ordered several Russian diplomats to leave the country as bilateral talks between the two nations have stalled. At the same time, Russia refuses to issue visas for Dutch diplomats to staff the consulate-general in Saint Petersburg and the embassy in Moscow,” the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs alleged. "Despite numerous attempts by the Netherlands to find a …

Netherlands orders Russian diplomats to leave
1 year, 10 months ago

Netherlands orders Russian diplomats to leave

Al Jazeera  

Dutch government accuses Moscow of trying to send spies to the Netherlands, says ‘a number’ of diplomats to be expelled. The Dutch government has said that “a number” of Russian diplomats will have to leave the Netherlands, accusing Moscow of trying to smuggle spies into the country that is home to institutions including the International Criminal Court and the global …

Russia summons Dutch ambassador over MH17 disaster
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia summons Dutch ambassador over MH17 disaster

NL Times  

Russia’s Foreign Ministry summoned the Dutch ambassador on Thursday. Ambassador Gilles Beschoor Plug was told to stop “the obsessive attempts of the Dutch authorities to hold the Russian Federation responsible” for the downing of flight MH17, the Russian Ministry said in a statement. Earlier this month, the Joint Investigation Team said that it found strong indications that Russian president Vladimir …

Russians can't apply for Dutch visas after diplomats' expulsion
2 years, 8 months ago

Russians can't apply for Dutch visas after diplomats' expulsion

NL Times  

Russian citizens can no longer apply for a visa for the Netherlands at the Dutch embassy in Moscow from Wednesday. This is not a punitive measure, but a consequence of the Russian government's decision to expel 15 Dutch diplomats from the country, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. An average of 150 Russians apply for a visa for a …

Netherlands expels 17 Russian diplomats accused of espionage
2 years, 9 months ago

Netherlands expels 17 Russian diplomats accused of espionage

NL Times  

The Netherlands has announced the planned expulsion of 17 people registered as Russian diplomats, but who are accused of spying for their home country, Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra wrote in a letter to the Tweede Kamer. "The ambassador has been informed that the Netherlands is expelling 17 Russian intelligence officers, working under diplomatic cover, from the Netherlands," Hoekstra said. He …

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