U.S. diplomats suspected of theft in Russia

Three staffers of the U.S. embassy in Russia have been suspected of stealing personal belongings of a Russian citizen, reported Xinhua, quoting TASS news agency on Friday citing the Russian Foreign Ministry.

The ministry has sent a note to the U.S. mission requesting it to lift diplomatic immunity from the three persons so that they can be brought to justice, according to TASS.

If the U.S. embassy refuses, the suspects must leave Russia immediately, the ministry said, providing no details of the case.