Russia warns Vienna of 'painful' retaliation after Austria expels four diplomats

Austria declared four Russian diplomats persona non grata, prompting Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitri Ljubinski to threaten proportional but 'inevitably painful' retaliation. The expulsion marks a notable shift for Austria, historically a hub for East-West diplomacy, and raises risks for bilateral ties and Vienna's role as a neutral intermediary.

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