The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine expressed a strong protest in connection with the announcement on April 26 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation of an employee of the Embassy of Ukraine in Moscow "

The department considers such a step as a continuation of the anti-Ukrainian campaign launched in the Russian Federation and another manifestation of unfriendly actions against employees of diplomatic institutions of Ukraine..

" An employee of the Ukrainian Embassy in Moscow did not commit any actions that would go beyond his diplomatic and consular functions, "

In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine declares the Consul of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Odessa an undesirable person to stay on the territory of Ukraine.. "

In the event that the Russian side continues provocations against employees of diplomatic institutions of Ukraine in Russia, the Foreign Ministry reserves the right to take further actions in response..