Russia: Prague is aware of consequences of expelling our diplomats

The Russian Foreign Ministry said today, Saturday, that Czechs is aware of the consequences of its decision to expel 18 Russian diplomats under the pretext of their ties with the Russian intelligence.

" Prague is well aware what follows such ‘tricks," said Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry.

Czech Interior Minister, Jan Hamacik, announced the expulsion of 18 Russian diplomats from the country under the pretext of their relationship with the Russian intelligence, and gave them 48 hours to leave the country.

Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis claimed, "The reason for this move is the involvement of Russian diplomats, who are suspected of working as Russian military intelligence officers, in the munitions depot blast in 2014.