Russia expels Bulgarian diplomat in tit-for-tat move

Thursday, 5 December 2019 13:39

Russia has expelled a Bulgarian diplomat in what is believed to be a retaliatory move after Sofia declined a visa to Russia's incoming defence attache.

Earlier on Thursday, Bulgaria's foreign ministry said its ambassador in Moscow, Atanas Krastin, had been informed that the diplomat must leave Russia within the next 24 hours, in accordance with diplomatic protocol.

It comes just weeks after Bulgaria declined a visa to the incoming defence attaché at the Russian embassy in Sofia. It was a day after they expelled another Russian diplomat over spying allegations.

More from International News

India begins voting in election as Modi seeks historic third term

India began voting on Friday in the world's largest election as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a historic third term in office on the back of growth, welfare, his personal popularity and Hindu nationalism.
Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday, as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack.
Kenya's military chief among 10 killed in helicopter crash

Kenya's military chief, General Francis Ogolla, was among 10 people killed when their military helicopter crashed shortly after take-off on Thursday.
Security Council to vote on Palestinian UN membership

The UN Security Council is due to vote on Thursday on a Palestinian bid for full UN membership.
Toll from Russia's deadliest airstrike on Ukraine in weeks rises to 18

The death toll from a Russian airstrike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine has risen to 18, officials said on Thursday, while another 78 were wounded when three missiles slammed into the city centre.

On Virgin Radio today

Adam Eddine
8:00am - 11:00am

Playing 10 hits in a row every hour, all weekend!
Ryan Seacrest
11:00am - 2:00pm

Playing 10 hits in a row every hour, all weekend!

Trending on Virgin Radio

BRED Abu Dhabi
BRED Abu Dhabi, Presented by Hypebeast, is back April 24-28 in Yas Bay. The line up is next level and locked in.
Regional Artist Spotlight Podcast
Hear Maz & James chatting to the featured artists every month with Flash Entertainment.
Mais Vault on the Kris Fade Show!
The boys tried their 'pick up' lines on Mais Vault and things did not go according to plan...
Bassem Youssef
One of the most talked about comedians in the world takes over The Kris Fade Show. Watch the full interview here...