The Austrian authorities have decided to recognize “persona non grata” of four Russian diplomats, they must leave Austrian territory no later than April 12, the Oe24.tv portal reported on Thursday.
“The Austrian Foreign Ministry announced an order to deprive the diplomatic status of three employees of the Russian Embassy in Vienna and one employee of the Consulate General in Salzburg,” the portal notes.
According to the Austrian side, these diplomatic staff were engaged in activities incompatible with their diplomatic status, the portal notes.