Russia is threatening Austria with retaliatory measures following the expulsion of four Russian diplomats. Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky told the TASS state agency that the planned response will be proportionate and inevitably painful for Vienna.
On October 23, Austria declared four Russian diplomats personae non grata and ordered them to leave the country. The group includes three members of the Russian embassy and one official from the delegation for military security and arms control at the OSCE.
The Austrian Foreign Ministry stated the expulsions were triggered by activities incompatible with the individuals' diplomatic status. This move has prompted Russia to prepare a formal response, signaling a significant escalation in bilateral tensions.
