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SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025
Russian embassy in Norway says it is reducing consular staff to two

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Reuters
15 October, 2024, 12:25 pm
Last modified: 15 October, 2024, 12:32 pm

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Russian embassy in Norway says it is reducing consular staff to two

"In accordance with a demand from the Norwegian side for reductions by 17th October 2024, the embassy's diplomatic contingent in its consular section will be reduced to only two diplomats," the Russian statement said

Reuters
15 October, 2024, 12:25 pm
Last modified: 15 October, 2024, 12:32 pm
Russians stand in a queue to vote, outside the Russian embassy in Oslo, Norway, March 17, 2024. Photo: NTB/Frederik Ringnes via REUTERS/File Photo
Russians stand in a queue to vote, outside the Russian embassy in Oslo, Norway, March 17, 2024. Photo: NTB/Frederik Ringnes via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia's embassy in Norway said on Monday it was reducing its consular staff to two in accordance with a demand submitted by Norwegian authorities, according to a statement posted on Facebook.

"In accordance with a demand from the Norwegian side for reductions by 17th October 2024, the embassy's diplomatic contingent in its consular section will be reduced to only two diplomats," the statement said.

It said consular services would be reduced as a result.

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A Norwegian foreign ministry spokesperson declined to comment when reached by Reuters.

Norway said in April last year it had expelled 15 Russian embassy officials which the Norwegian foreign ministry said were intelligence officers operating under the cover of diplomatic positions.

The Russian embassy in Oslo at the time described Norway's decision as "another extremely unfriendly step".

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