Italy’s embassy in Russia has not changed its procedures for Russians submitting visa applications through intermediaries, the Italian diplomatic mission told the Russian business news outlet RBC.

The Russian Embassy called the expulsions "outrageous" and "politically motivated," vowing a "harsh" retaliatory response against Austria.

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