Are Russian diplomats on their way out of Norway?

The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that there are currently no discussions regarding the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Norway.

Ragnhild Simenstad, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry in Oslo, stated that Norway has engaged in ongoing dialogue with Russia to ensure a diplomatic presence in both nations, Caliber.Az reports via foreign media.

 “The issue does not revolve around the expulsion of diplomats from Norway,” Simenstad emphasized.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between Norway and Russia, yet underscores Norway's commitment to diplomatic engagement.

Notably, Russia's embassy in Norway announced on October 14 that it would be cutting its consular staff to two, following a request from the Norwegian authorities, as stated in a message 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 read

By Aghakazim Guliyev