The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia commented on the expulsion of two employees of the Russian Embassy in Rome because of the intended spy scandal, writes RIA Novosti.
This step of the Italian authorities in the Foreign Ministry called a promotion that does not correspond to the level of bilateral relations and expressed regret for its occasion. We promised about possible response measures. Additionally.
previously became known that the officer of the Navy Italy and an employee of the Russian Embassy in Rome were detained in the Italian capital on espionage charges. They were detained on March 30, when the captain of the Italian fleet in exchange for money passed to Russian military documents, in which, presumably contained confidential data.
The names of the suspects are not disclosed. The investigation assumes that the Italian officer could take espionage in favor of Russia due to financial difficulties in the family. There is evidence that it received 5 thousand euros for the transfer of information.