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.

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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