Russia Expels Over 20 German Diplomats in Retaliation.

Russia has announced the expulsion of more than 20 German diplomats in a tit-for-tat move following the removal of Russian embassy staff from Germany. Moscow accused Berlin of “continuing to demonstratively destroy the entire range of Russia-Germany relations”. Germany had maintained deep economic ties with Moscow, particularly in the energy sector where it is dependent on Russian gas. Relations soured since Russian President Vladimir Putin launched a military operation in Ukraine, and as Berlin increased its financial and military support to Kyiv.