The Russian diplomat, declared persona non grata in Ukraine, left the country, the Russian embassy in Kiev said.
“The Russian diplomat declared persona non grata by the Ukrainian side has left the territory of the country”, – the representative of the embassy said.
The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Charge d’Affaires of Ukraine Vasily Pokotilo was summoned to the department on April 17 in connection with the illegal activities of the Ukrainian consul in St. Petersburg, who was recommended to leave Russia 72 hours in advance, starting from April 19.