It accuses Moscow of using the trade mission for spying. Read more at straitstimes.com.
THE HAGUE - The Dutch foreign ministry on Saturday announced the expulsion of several Russian diplomats and the closure of Russia’s trade mission in Amsterdam, accusing Moscow of using it for spying.
Because of the lack of staff, the consulate will close on Monday, though the embassy will stay open, the statement added. The Russian diplomats being told to leave have two weeks to leave the country, while Russia’s trade mission in Amsterdam had to be closed from Tuesday, the statement said.
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