Russia’s meddling in Greece’s domestic affairs is “unacceptable”, the European Commission told EURACTIV.com, amid an ongoing war of words between Athens and Moscow.

Asked to comment on the recent diplomatic expulsions between the two countries, Commission spokesperson Carlos Martin said that the EU executive did not comment on bilateral issues between member states and third countries.

But he warned that generally speaking, “disrespect for other countries’ sovereignty and interference in their domestic affairs is unacceptable”.

“The EU has always been clear about this and recognises the challenge, as also evidenced by recent discussions in the European Council,” the EU official added.

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