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Leaked Chat Over Russian Note Draws Questions, No Action Reported

Leaked Chat Over Russian Note Draws Questions, No Action Reported

The Foreign Ministry has not taken action against UN Permanent Representative Ali Naseer Mohamed or others for a leaked WhatsApp exchange where a Russian note was called 'diplomatic trash'. The leak showed senior state attorney Fathimath Nadha sharing the note in a group; Naseer replied to ignore it. Two members reacted with laughing emojis, possibly including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel. Russia has cancelled the credential ceremony for Ambassador-designate Abdul Raheem for a second time, straining relations. Russia is a key tourist market for Maldives. The ministry and government have not commented.

The Foreign Ministry has not taken action against UN Permanent Representative Ali Naseer Mohamed or others for a leaked WhatsApp exchange where a Russian note was called 'diplomatic trash'. The leak showed senior state attorney Fathimath Nadha sharing the note in a group; Naseer replied to ignore it. Two members reacted with laughing emojis, possibly including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel. Russia has cancelled the credential ceremony for Ambassador-designate Abdul Raheem for a second time, straining relations. Russia is a key tourist market for Maldives. The ministry and government have not commented.

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Dec 7, 2025

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The Foreign Ministry has not taken action against UN Permanent Representative Ali Naseer Mohamed or others for a leaked WhatsApp exchange where a Russian note was called 'diplomatic trash'. The leak showed senior state attorney Fathimath Nadha sharing the note in a group; Naseer replied to ignore it. Two members reacted with laughing emojis, possibly including Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel. Russia has cancelled the credential ceremony for Ambassador-designate Abdul Raheem for a second time, straining relations. Russia is a key tourist market for Maldives. The ministry and government have not commented.

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