The scandal around the explosion at a Czech ammunition depot in 2014 that killed two people and acusations against the Russian Federationis are gaining momentum. Following the Czech Republic, Slovakia expelled three Russian diplomats on Thursday, giving them a week to leave the country, as was stated by Prime Minister Eduard Heger in a televised briefing.
According to the Aktuality news agency, Slovakian Prime Minister said Slovakia acted in solidarity with the Czech Republic which has ordered most Russian staff to leave after accusing Russian intelligence officers of being behind a 2014 explosion at an ammunition depot.
"The Slovak Republic cannot tolerate the activities of representatives of foreign diplomatic missions, which do not comply with the agreed principles.Ensuring the safety of citizens is one of the largest tasks of the state," Eduard Heger said.
Three Russian diplomats were given 7 days to leave the country.