Ireland expels russian diplomat over britain spy poisoning kremlin vows to retaliate

Ireland has indeed expelled a Russian diplomat in response to the poisoning of a former Russian spy and his daughter in the UK, which was attributed to Russia by British authorities.

On March 17, 2018, the Irish government announced that it was expelling one Russian diplomat from the country, citing the "unacceptable" nature of the attack on Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia in Salisbury, England. The UK had previously accused Russia of being responsible for the poisoning, which was carried out using a nerve agent.

In response to Ireland's decision, the Russian Foreign Ministry vowed to retaliate, stating that the move was "unfriendly" and would be met with "adequate measures". Russia has a history of expelling diplomats from countries that take similar actions against its own diplomats.

The incident has sparked a major diplomatic crisis between Russia and the West, with many countries, including the US, Canada, and several European nations, expelling Russian diplomats in solidarity with the UK.

It's worth noting that the incident has also led to a significant deterioration in relations between Russia and the West, with many countries imposing sanctions on Russia and accusing it of engaging in a pattern of aggressive behavior.