“The Russian Embassy was notified of this decision only after this information was circulated in the media. There were no any materials, evidence, grounds that led to the adoption of such decisions or the guilt of these people ... Such a show was arranged, ”said Zakharova.
According to her, Moscow sees in these actions the intention to disrupt the implementation of the agreements reached and "poison the atmosphere of friendship and interaction, mutually beneficial and mutually respectful."
“We reserve the right to respond. All responsibility for groundless and provocative steps lies with the Bulgarian side, ”Zakharova emphasized.
Earlier it was reported that two Russian diplomats, declared Sofia persons non grata due to suspicions of espionage activities, left Bulgaria.
On January 24, it became known that the Bulgarian prosecutor’s office, according to the National Security Agency, organized pre-trial proceedings against two Russian diplomats suspected of espionage.
Later, Bulgaria officially announced the two employees of the Russian diplomatic mission as persons non grata.