Malta recalls ambassador to Russia for consultations over Skripal case

The Maltese government said Wednesday it was recalling the Maltese ambassador to Russia for consultations in connection with the poisoning of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal in the United Kingdom.

“In the context of the Salisbury attack, the Gov of #Malta is recalling Ambassador to #Russia from #Moscow, for political consultations. @MaltaGov stands in full solidarity with @GOVUK in the face of this serious challenge to our common #security,” the government said on Twitter.