{
  "id": 16217926,
  "title": "Austria expels Russian Embassy and OSCE diplomats over suspected spying. Vienna remains a Russian spy hub",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/austria-expels-russian-embassy-and-osce-diplomats-over-suspected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T18:37:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euromaidan Press",
    "slug": "euromaidan-press",
    "url": "https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/10/23/austria-expels-four-russian-diplomats/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Austria has expelled four Russian diplomats, including three from the Russian Embassy and one from the OSCE delegation, citing suspected espionage. This move follows a recent report by Austrian security authorities, which found their activities incompatible with diplomatic status. The expulsions highlight Austria's concern about Russian intelligence activities, particularly in the wake of Moscow's conflict with Ukraine. Since 2020, Austria has expelled a total of 18 Russian diplomats over similar allegations. Vienna, as a hub for numerous international organizations, including the OSCE and UN agencies, has long been identified as a key location for Russian intelligence operations targeting Western countries. Russia responded to the expulsions, claiming the move was unavoidable.",
  "summary": "Austrian security authorities raised suspicions of espionage involving four Russian diplomats, prompting Vienna to declare them persona non grata.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
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        "published": "2026-10-23T16:51:01.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Meduza (English)",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/romania-blames-russia-for-drone-strike-that-sinks-cargo-ship-in-black",
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        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/images-show-heavy-damage-at-russian-electronics-plant",
        "published": "2026-10-23T23:28:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}