New Zealand says it would expel Russian spies ... but it can't find any.
New Zealand’s prime minister, Jacinda Ardern, and foreign affairs minister, Winston Peters, say they would expel Russian spies from the country, if there were any.
The New Zealand government has condemned the attack and supports the international action, but says there are no such “Russian intelligence agents” in the country.
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The Russian ambassador to New Zealand was summoned to a meeting “to reiterate our serious concern” over the Salisbury attack.
“While other countries have announced they are expelling undeclared Russian intelligence agents, officials have advised there are no individuals here in New Zealand who fit this profile.
She said New Zealand will review what further action it can take to support the international community over the attack. »