23 Sep 2020 20:51

Russia may take symmetric steps in response to expulsion of its diplomats from Bulgaria - embassy

MOSCOW. Sept 23 (Interfax) - Russia reserves the right to give a symmetric response to Bulgaria's decision to expel two Russian diplomats, the Russian embassy in Sofia said on Wednesday.

"The Russian side reserves the right to take 'mirrored' measures in response," the embassy said in a statement on its Facebook account.

"No evidence proving that they were engaged in some activities inconsistent with their status has been provided," it said.