Diplomatic Dispute: Russia Claims Czech Embassy Employee Smuggled Substances

Russia summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Czech Republic in Moscow over allegations that an embassy employee attempted to smuggle powerful substances. The Russian Foreign Ministry demands the employee lose diplomatic immunity to face charges or be sent back to the Czech Republic.

Russia announced on Monday that it had summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Czech Republic in Moscow to protest an alleged smuggling attempt by a Czech embassy employee.

The Russian Foreign Ministry claims the employee tried to smuggle powerful substances and insists they should be stripped of diplomatic immunity to face criminal charges in Russia or be returned to the Czech Republic.

This move has heightened tensions between the two nations, with implications for diplomatic relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)