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Czech Republic bans Russian diplomats from entering country

(ANSA) - BELGRADE, SEP 30 - Holders of Russian diplomatic or service passports without national accreditation will be unable to enter Czech territory. Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky made the announcement following the government's approval of his proposal. Lipavsky justified his decision by citing increased sabotage by Russia. He described this initiative as an example for other Schengen countries to follow. (ANSA).