Russia Expels German Diplomat in Tit-for-Tat Move, Cites 'Spy Mania' in Berlin

• Russia expelled a German diplomat, responding to Berlin's expulsion of a Russian diplomat last month.
• Moscow accused Germany of 'spy mania' and called the espionage accusations against its diplomat 'groundless and fabricated'.
• German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul condemned Russia's move as 'unfounded and totally unacceptable', reserving the right for further action.
• The expelled German diplomat was part of the German Embassy's military attache staff.
• European security services warn of increased threats from Russian intelligence agencies amid the Ukraine conflict; Britain also recently expelled a Russian diplomat.