Russian Diplomat Expelled in Spying Case
From Times Wire Reports
Lithuania expelled a high-ranking Russian diplomat on suspicion of spying, the independent Baltic News Service reported, quoting unnamed sources.
Both governments declined to comment on the report.
A diplomatic crisis between Georgia and Russia erupted last month after Georgian law enforcement officers detained several Russian officers on suspicion of spying.
The suspects later were released to a neutral third party.
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