Russian Embassy
Coverage of Russian Embassy in the Nexus archive.
- Russian artist critical of Putin shot dead in Poland
A Russian artist critical of Putin was shot dead in Poland. Three days prior, he protested outside the Russian embassy in Berlin with a caricature of Putin alongside Stalin.
- Russia linked to arson attacks on properties connected to UK PM Keir Starmer, police say
Russian authorities are linked to arson attacks on properties connected to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, according to police. A Russian-speaking handler allegedly directed suspects, including Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych and Romanian national Stanislav Carpiuc, through Telegram, promising payment and Russian citizenship. The Russian Embassy denied involvement.
- Austria expels three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying
Austria has expelled three Russian embassy staff on suspicion of spying, citing a 'forest of antennae' at the mission in Vienna used for illicit data collection. The expulsions bring the total number of Russian diplomats sent home by Vienna to 14 since 2020. Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger condemned the use of diplomatic immunity for espionage.
- Austria expels 3 Russian Embassy staff over suspected antenna spying in Vienna
Austria has expelled three Russian Embassy employees suspected of espionage using antennas on diplomatic buildings in Vienna. The incident involves suspected spying activities by Russian Embassy staff. Austria took action against the alleged espionage.