Russia adds 5 states to unfriendly countries list

"The government has updated the list of foreign states that commit unfriendly acts against Russian diplomatic and consular missions abroad. The list now also includes Greece, Denmark, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia," the statement said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s executive order on measures (countermeasures) in response to unfriendly actions of foreign states was adopted on April 23, 2021. The document provides for limiting the possibility (up to complete prohibition) for such countries to hire Russian workers for its embassies, consulates and representative offices of government agencies, according to TASS.

"The list, approved by the government, in addition to the names of the countries, specifies the number of individuals in Russia, with whom diplomatic missions of unfriendly countries and their consular offices may conclude employment contracts. Thus, according to the new decree, Greece has a limit of 34 people, Denmark - 20, and Slovakia - 16. Slovenia and Croatia cannot hire employees for their diplomatic missions and consular institutions," the cabinet of ministers said.

Earlier, in May 2021, restrictions were imposed on US and Czech diplomatic missions.

The list approved by the government is not final and can be expanded.

MP/PR