Moscow expels Estonian envoy over 'Russophobia': Ministry

MOSCOW: Moscow on Monday downgraded diplomatic relations with Estonia and ordered its ambassador to leave Russia, accusing the Baltic country of "total Russophobia."
"The ambassador of the Estonian Republic will have to leave the Russian Federation on February 7," the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding it was also downgrading diplomatic ties. The measures come after Estonia reduced staff levels at Russia's embassy in Tallinn, the statement said.