There is still no official reaction from Moscow after the Russian diplomats who were declared persona non grata were expelled from our country on Sunday.

A few days ago, the ambassador of Russia in Sofia, Eleonora Mitrofanova, said that she had proposed to Moscow the severance of diplomatic relations with Bulgaria.

This includes closing the Russian embassy in Sofia, which would effectively mean the severance of diplomatic relations.

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Around 18:00 on Sunday, the Russian diplomats and their families - about 180 people in total - flew out of Bulgaria on two Rossiya airline planes, which the Bulgarian authorities allowed to land in Sofia. 

Expelled Russian diplomat: I leave with gratitude to Bulgaria

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