EuropeNorway Expels Russian Diplomat Over Spy CaseSavePrintHead of Norway's security police (PST) Hans Sverre Sjovold speaks at a news conference in Oslo on Aug. 12, 2019. Nerijus Adomaitis/ReutersReuters8/19/2020|Updated: 8/19/2020 OSLO/MOSCOW—Norway said on Wednesday it had expelled a Russian diplomat on suspicion of espionage, drawing a rebuke from Russia’s embassy, which said the accusation was groundless.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesFamily of Bondi Hero in Syria Says His Home Country Is Proud of HimDec 16, 2025Thailand Cuts Laos Fuel Route as Cambodia Border Conflict DeepensDec 14, 2025President’s New Air Force One Jet From Boeing Delayed AgainDec 13, 2025Justice Department Unveils New Charges in Alleged Russia-Backed CyberattacksDec 13, 2025Related TopicsespionageCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare