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Greece Reportedly Expels Two Russian Diplomats

by VOA News

   Greece has reportedly expelled two Russian diplomats over allegations
   that Moscow has interfered in its negotiations with neighboring
   Macedonia.

   Greek news outlets reported the expulsions Wednesday, adding that two
   other Russian envoys were banned from entering Greece.

   Greek government spokesman Dimitris Tzanakopoulos would not comment on
   the reports during a television interview, but said Athens would take
   appropriate "measures" against those who violated international law.

   Authorities in Russia say two Greek diplomats will be expelled from
   Moscow in response.

   Greece and Macedonia reached an agreement last month to end a
   decades-old dispute over the name of Macedonia, which is also the name
   of Greece's northern province. The disagreement has become so fierce
   that Athens has blocked the former Yugoslav republic from joining NATO.

   The deal calls for Macedonia to formally change its name to the
   Republic of North Macedonia, which still must be approved by a
   referendum.