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Now playing Next Russia Russia expels three Slovakian diplomats in retaliatory move Bratislava had expelled three Russian officials earlier this month for alleged diplomatic violations. 28/03/2022
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Now playing Next Slovakia Slovakia charges two suspects with spying for Russia Slovakia's foreign ministry had said it would also expel three Russian diplomats for alleged spying and bribery. 14/03/2022
Now playing Next Bulgaria Bulgaria expels two Russian diplomats for spying amid Ukraine tensions One diplomat is accused of leaking "confidential information" about Bulgaria's defence ministry since 2016. 02/03/2022
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Now playing Next Switzerland US-China-Taiwan tensions rise amid Chinese air incursions Senior US and Chinese officials met in Switzerland on Wednesday, as the two countries find themselves at odds on a variety of issues, including Taiwan and trade. 06/10/2021
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Now playing Next Kosovo Kosovo government offices attacked over license plates row with Serbia A row over vehicle license plates is escalating tensions between Serbia and its former province of Kosovo in the Balkans 26/09/2021
Now playing Next Russia Russia rejects Czech appeal for damages over deadly 2014 blasts The Czech Republic had demanded compensation from Moscow over a deadly 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot, which Prague blames on two Russian GRU agents. 01/07/2021
Now playing Next Czech Republic Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomatic staff for 'spying' Czech security services said the 18 staffers, who have been given 48 hours to pack their bags, were "clearly" identified as Russian military spies in connection with a massive explosion that took place in the country in 2014. 17/04/2021
Now playing Next United Kingdom Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe in Tehran court on charges of propaganda British-Iranian charity worker, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who served five years in jail for allegedly working against Tehran's government, is now accused of participating in a demonstration outside the Iranian embassy in London 12 years ago. 14/03/2021