Russia expels 10 Norwegian diplomats in 'retaliatory' move

Russia-Ukraine war: Norway's ambassador to Russia was handed a note declaring 'persona non grata' 10 representatives of the Norwegian embassy in Moscow.

Russia said on Wednesday it was expelling 10 Norwegian diplomats as a "retaliatory measure" after Norway announced it was kicking out 15 Russians.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (File/ AFP)

"(Norway's ambassador to Russia) Robert Kvile was handed a note declaring 'persona non grata' 10 representatives of the Norwegian embassy in Moscow," Russia's foreign ministry said.