U.S. Says It Is Expelling 12 Russian Diplomats For Espionage

The transcript discusses the expulsion of twelve Russian diplomats from the UN by the US, labeling them as intelligence operatives. The Russian ambassador to the UN criticized this as a hostile action, while the US justified it as a response to espionage activities. The situation follows previous diplomatic expulsions between the US and Russia. Additionally, the US has authorized the voluntary departure of embassy staff in Moscow and is relocating its embassy in Minsk to Lithuania. These events occur amid ongoing military actions and stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

What is the significance of the term 'persona non grata' in the context of this situation?

What developments occurred regarding the US embassy staff in Moscow?