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Italy expels Russian diplomats over suspected spy ring
Filed: Jul 09, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Italy expels Russian diplomats suspected of running a spy ring after two retired officers were arrested.
WHO: Italy
WHAT: Expelled Russian diplomats suspected of running a spy ring
WHEN: Jul 09, 2026 at 10:21 AM ET
WHERE: Italy
WHY: The expulsion followed the arrest of two retired Italian officers who allegedly passed information to Moscow.
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