Russian spies tried to infiltrate the army. Austria expelled four diplomats

Austria has expelled four Russian diplomats due to activities inconsistent with their diplomatic status, as reported by the Foreign Ministry. This includes three embassy staff and a member of the Russian military delegation to the OSCE. The decision follows intelligence gathered by national security services, which indicated attempts by these individuals to establish contacts with the Austrian military. Russia has announced it will respond to Austria's actions. Since the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Austria has expelled Russian diplomats multiple times, though less frequently than other countries. Austria faces criticism for being a safe haven for foreign intelligence operations.