The Russians were connected to special services and acted against the interests of Bulgaria, Kirill Petkov explained.
Bulgarian authorities decided to expel 70 diplomats and technical staff of the Russian embassy. BNT reported this on Wednesday, June 22.
According to Bulgarian Prime Minister Kirill Petkov, employees of the Russian embassy were convicted of spying.
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“Our special services have identified them as people who are more connected to their special services and act contrary to the interests of our country. I would like to congratulate the special services of Bulgaria and the Foreign Ministry on making their job, ”he said.
Petkov added that the diplomatic role of the Russians was “more of a frontal one.” They held various official positions and, according to the Prime Minister, engaged in “activities unusual in these diplomatic posts.”
“This is by no means an aggression against Russian citizens – but when foreign governments try to interfere in Bulgaria’s internal affairs, we have clear institutions that object. On Sunday, we expect a 70 -seat vote. plane returning to Moscow, “he added. Prime Minister of Bulgaria
In turn, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told TASS that Russia would respond to the expulsion of 70 Bulgarian diplomats.
It will be recalled that in March, the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry declared 10 Russian diplomats persona non grata. They engage in “uncontrolled intelligence activities” that are incompatible with diplomatic work.
Later, the Bulgarian authorities summoned their ambassador to Russia for consultations after statements made by the Russian ambassador to Sofia, Eleonora Mitrofanova.
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