The Spies Sent Back to the Cold

Emblem of Russia against the backdrop of barbed wire on the building of the Russian embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine

EXPERT ANALYSIS — Since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine began, Europe has embarked on a purge of Russian spies that has been described as “the largest mass diplomatic expulsion in history.”  

Just this week, Russia’s foreign ministry expelled 34 French diplomats in retaliation for France expelling 35 Russian diplomats and declaring six Russian agents – that Paris says were posing as diplomats – “persona non grata” back in April. 

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