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Austria Expels Three Russian Diplomats Over Spy Antenna

5/4/2026

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Austria declared three Russian diplomats persona non grata on May 4 2026 over suspected espionage.
The diplomats were accused of operating an alleged antenna array installed on diplomatic rooftops.
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said using diplomatic immunity for spying is unacceptable.
The expulsions raise the total number of Russian diplomats removed from Austria to fourteen since 2020.

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Austria declared three Russian diplomats persona non grata on May 4 2026 over suspected espionage.
The diplomats were accused of operating an alleged antenna array installed on diplomatic rooftops.
Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said using diplomatic immunity for spying is unacceptable.
The expulsions raise the total number of Russian diplomats removed from Austria to fourteen since 2020.