Russia on Friday announced the expulsion of diplomats from Sweden, Germany and Poland, accusing them of taking part in illegal protests last month against the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.
The foreign ministry said in a statement that Moscow considered the actions of the diplomats unacceptable.
Update:
EU foreign policy chief Borrell 'strongly condemned' Moscow's expulsion of diplomats: spokesman
Russia's expulsion of Swedish diplomat 'completely unfounded': Sweden
Russia diplomat expulsions 'will not go unanswered': German minister
Russia expulsion of diplomats 'not justified': Merkel
French President Macron strongly condemns Russian expulsion of diplomats
Poland warns diplomat's expulsion from Russia could hurt ties
