Sweden expels 3 Russian diplomats over alleged war crimes

By Atila Altuntas

STOCKHOLM (AA) - Sweden expelled three Russian diplomats in protest of Moscow’s alleged war crimes in Ukraine, the Swedish foreign minister said Tuesday.

Moscow’s ambassador to Sweden was summoned to the Foreign Ministry and was informed about the decision, Ann Linde said at a news conference.

Underlining that Russia has committed war crimes in Ukraine, Linde said Sweden and the EU have strongly condemned Russia’s attacks on the country.

Sweden joined several European countries, including France, Germany, Netherlands and Denmark, which have expelled Russian diplomats in recent days.

*Writing by Zehra Nur Duz