As it became known earlier, Albania declared the Russian diplomat persona non grata "because of the violation of anti-coronavirus measures", he must leave the country within 72 hours.

“The Russian Embassy confirms receipt of the corresponding note verbale from the Albanian side.

Also familiar with the press release on this topic, published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Albania.

We consider all the accusations against the Russian diplomat cited in these documents to be unfounded, ”RIA Novosti quotes the diplomatic department.

The embassy added that the indication in the press release of the name and surname of the Russian employee "grossly contradicts the established international diplomatic practice."