The document gives the number of local staff that can be recruited by the embassies and consulates of these countries in Russia.
Croatia and Slovenia can no longer employ local staff in their diplomatic and consular posts. Greece is allowed to hire up to 34 people, Denmark 20 and Slovakia 16.
“The list approved by the government is not final and could be expanded given the continued hostile actions of foreign states against Russian missions abroad,” the Russian government said in a statement.
In May last year, similar restrictions were imposed on the diplomatic missions of the United States and the Czech Republic.
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