Germany expels Russian diplomats after murder in Berlin

[riversedge]

Source: dw.com


5h ago



German prosecutors said evidence suggests Russia or Chechnya may have ordered the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin. Two Russian diplomats have been expelled, with the German government discussing further steps.


German federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they are taking over investigations into the murder of a Georgian asylum-seeker in Berlin, confirming earlier reports.

With Berlin's attorney general saying evidence points to Russian state involvement, pressure is likely to mount on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to send a strong signal to Moscow.

What we know so far:

Prosecutors said there is "sufficient evidence" to indicate that the man's murder was carried out on the behalf of the Russian state or by Chechnya.
The German Foreign Ministry also announced that two employees at Russia's embassy in Berlin had been designated personae non grate and were expelled..........................................

Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-expels-russian-diplomats-after-murder-in-berlin/a-51527185

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Good for Angela Merkel. Strong woman in charge.

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Investigators look for evidence at the site where a man was shot dead in Berlin, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Soeder)

[Farmer-Rick]

1. Shorty Putin is really feeling his oats these days

He messes about in everyone's elections and kills with impunity.

His capture of the US Presidency really has made the tiny man in Moscow very bold.

[DanieRains]

2. Someone Tell Tucker

Why Russia er Putin is bad.

He doesnt know.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

3. K&R for Bill Browder: "This is huge". nt

[Coventina]

4. Glad to see someone standing up to Putin

If something happened like that here, we know Trump would blame the victim.

[riversedge]

6. Or he would ask Puting if he did it-ordered the killing-and when Puting says no, Trump will believe!

[Captain Zero]

10. No chance any Saudis get expelled because of

Saudi pilot in Pensacola. But if you are flying tomorrow, please remove your shoes. Thanks.

[Blue_Tires]

5. Greenwald and Snowden were unavailable for comment

[okaawhatever]

7. +100 nt

[RussBLib]

8. and ZERO pushback from comrade Trump

It is really strange to see how many times Trump has done things that benefit Russia. I mean, what the actual fuck? We have to get him out of there (and at least half of the Senate) before it's too late, whatever that means.

[Calista241]

9. Generally I'm not a big fan of expelling diplomats

Under the premise of 'keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." At least then they have to lie to your face rather than on tv, or through some 3rd party.