Russia Revokes Accreditation of ORF Moscow Bureau Chief Carola Schneider
Breaking News: Diplomatic Rift Deepens
Austrian State Broadcaster's Correspondent Expelled Amidst Heightened Tensions
In a significant escalation of diplomatic tensions, the Russian Foreign Ministry has revoked the accreditation of ORF Moscow Bureau Chief Carola Schneider. The move comes as the two countries remain locked in a dispute over the conflict in Ukraine, where Schneider has been reporting extensively.
Schneider, who has led the ORF's Moscow operation since 2023, was asked to hand over her press card and leave the country within a matter of days. The Austrian Foreign Ministry has expressed its "deep concern" over the decision, which it called "unjustified and disproportionate."
The expulsion of Schneider marks a further blow to the relationship between Austria and Russia, which has been strained in recent months. The ORF has been critical of the Russian government's actions in Ukraine, and Schneider's reporting has been seen as particularly unfavorable by Moscow.
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