The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) has replaced its staff with individuals who previously served as active officers in the NATO armies. They were granted diplomatic clearance by Kiev plus all the inherent protections.

Reports of espionage activities quickly emerged. Chairman of the Russian Federation Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin asked the Lugansk People’s Republic to verify the allegations

Lugansk President Leonid Pasetchnik has just notified them of their expulsion.