Multiple European nations seek to limit the mobility of Russian diplomats.
Some European nations are pushing for a reduction in the mobility of Russian diplomats, as pointed out in a letter to the EU's Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell. These diplomats, it seems, were accused of performing tasks such as propaganda or even planning sabotage. This letter was supported by the foreign ministers of the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and Romania. They suggest that members of Russian diplomatic missions and their families should only be allowed to stay in the nation where their work is located.
The letter further details that "this measure will significantly limit the scope of action for Russian agents." It also mentions "information about planned sabotage acts and attacks by Russian intelligence services in EU countries." Unfortunately, it doesn't disclose any specifics about these allegations.
These eight nations believe that limiting the movement of Russian diplomats isn't a breach of international law. They also understand that Russia may respond with reciprocal measures. However, they believe the possible damage caused by Russian agents in Europe outweighs the potential cost of a Russian retaliation.
Poland has been restricting the travel of Russian diplomats since the end of May. They can only move within the area where their work is based. This restriction, however, doesn't apply to the ambassador himself, but rather, to all other diplomats stationed in the embassy and consulates. Poland suspects that the Russian intelligence services may have been involved in cyber attacks and several large-scale fires.
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Several EU countries support the restriction of Russian diplomats' mobility, as outlined in the letter to EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell. This measure, as stated in the letter, will significantly limit the scope of action for Russian agents operating within these nations. Diplomats and their families could only stay in the country where their work is located, according to the suggestions made by the foreign ministers of the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, and Romania.
