Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said that American intelligence services “often” try to recruit Russian diplomats. His words are quoted TASS.
Nebenzya noted Washington’s desire to make the work of Moscow’s representation in an international organization as uncomfortable as possible. We are specifically talking about a travel ban to New York for relatives of Russian diplomats working here.
Also, the permanent representative of the Russian Federation to the UN spoke about the seizure of the country’s diplomatic properties on Long Island. He emphasized that such actions by the United States are illegal.
“Local intelligence agencies frequently employ recruitment approaches to our employees and follow them through the streets of New York,” Nebenzya added.
The diplomat explained that American officials put psychological pressure on diplomats from the Russian Federation in this way.
February 9, official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Maria Zakharova reportedthat employees of the country’s embassies in Western countries face constant recruitment attempts and attacks. According to him, diplomats are “literally under siege”.
Previously in the European Union (EU) offered Ban Russian diplomats from traveling within the Schengen area.