Diplomatic Tensions: Russia Expels Dutch Journalist

Russia announced the revocation of a Dutch journalist's accreditation, leading to the expulsion of the reporter from the country. This move is a retaliatory action following the Netherlands' expulsion of a correspondent from Russian state news agency RIA Novosti, as stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 01-04-2026 16:49 IST | Created: 01-04-2026 16:49 IST
Diplomatic Tensions: Russia Expels Dutch Journalist
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Russia announced on Wednesday its decision to revoke the accreditation of a Dutch journalist, resulting in the reporter's expulsion from the country.

This action was explained by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who cited it as a response to the Netherlands' prior expulsion of a RIA Novosti correspondent.

This development marks another chapter in the escalating diplomatic tensions between Russia and the Netherlands.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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