Austria, without a doubt, will get what is often said is its due. In…
Austria, without a doubt, will get what is often said is its due. In May, Austria declared staff of the Russian Federation embassy and the Permanent Representative's office at the OSCE persona non grata.
Consensus
- Russia will respond to Austria's decision to declare Russian diplomatic staff persona non grata.
- The response will be targeted, precise, and sensitive for the opponent.
- The response is not necessarily symmetrical or public.
- Austria expelled three Russian diplomats in May.
- The expulsion was based on suspicions of espionage.
- Russia considers Austria's actions unfounded, unfriendly, and politically motivated.
Points of divergence
- The expulsion was based on the presence of an 'antenna forest' on the roof of the Russian embassy in Vienna. — vedomosti
- The Russian side emphasized that responsibility for worsening relations lies with Austria, which already had minimal diplomatic ties with Russia. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Lyubinsky promised Russia's response to expulsion of diplomats from Austria — Вести
- Russian Foreign Ministry: Austria will get 'what it deserves' for expelling Russian diplomats — Ведомости