Norway declares 15 intelligence officers working at the Russian embassy in Oslo personae non gratae [View all]
Press release | Date: 13/04/2023
‘The 15 intelligence officers have been engaging in activities that are not compatible with their diplomatic status,’ said Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt.
The Government’s decision is in response to the changed security situation in Europe, which has led to an increased intelligence threat from Russia.
‘This is an important step in countering, and reducing the level of, Russian intelligence activity in Norway, and thus in safeguarding our national interests,’ Ms Huitfeldt said.
The Government has now decided to declare as personae non gratae 15 Russian intelligence officers who have been working under diplomatic cover in Norway. The officers concerned must leave Norway shortly. Visas will not be issued to intelligence officers seeking to come to Norway.
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