Germany expels Russian diplomats after murder in Berlin
Source: dw.com
5h ago
German prosecutors said evidence suggests Russia or Chechnya may have ordered the murder of a Georgian man in Berlin. Two Russian diplomats have been expelled, with the German government discussing further steps.
German federal prosecutors announced on Wednesday that they are taking over investigations into the murder of a Georgian asylum-seeker in Berlin, confirming earlier reports.
With Berlin's attorney general saying evidence points to Russian state involvement, pressure is likely to mount on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government to send a strong signal to Moscow.
What we know so far:
Prosecutors said there is "sufficient evidence" to indicate that the man's murder was carried out on the behalf of the Russian state or by Chechnya.
The German Foreign Ministry also announced that two employees at Russia's embassy in Berlin had been designated personae non grate and were expelled..........................................
Read more: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-expels-russian-diplomats-after-murder-in-berlin/a-51527185
Good for Angela Merkel. Strong woman in charge.
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Investigators look for evidence at the site where a man was shot dead in Berlin, Germany (picture-alliance/dpa/C. Soeder)
Farmer-Rick
(10,160 posts)He messes about in everyone's elections and kills with impunity.
His capture of the US Presidency really has made the tiny man in Moscow very bold.
DanieRains
(4,619 posts)Why Russia er Putin is bad.
He doesnt know.
AnotherMother4Peace
(4,243 posts)Coventina
(27,104 posts)If something happened like that here, we know Trump would blame the victim.
riversedge
(70,197 posts)Captain Zero
(6,805 posts)Saudi pilot in Pensacola. But if you are flying tomorrow, please remove your shoes. Thanks.
Blue_Tires
(55,445 posts)okaawhatever
(9,461 posts)RussBLib
(9,006 posts)It is really strange to see how many times Trump has done things that benefit Russia. I mean, what the actual fuck? We have to get him out of there (and at least half of the Senate) before it's too late, whatever that means.
Calista241
(5,586 posts)Under the premise of 'keep your friends close, and your enemies closer." At least then they have to lie to your face rather than on tv, or through some 3rd party.