Russian foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov agreed in a telephone conversation with my Austrian colleague Karin Kneissl bilateral relations after restriction of freedom, the Austrian retired military on charges of espionage in favor of Russia. About it is notified on the Internet representation of the Russian Ministry of foreign Affairs. As stressed in the foreign Ministry, Kneisl explained the underlying reasons behind in Vienna, when making decisions in the current situation, and expressed hope that these steps will not affect the future development of cooperation between Austria and Russia. Lavrov, on its part, drew attention to the unacceptability of "the practice of submitting unsubstantiated public accusations," contrary to the norms of international communication. He also said that any mutual concerns are required to be discussed through the established channels of dialogue and on the basis of facts. Spy scandal yesterday, Austrian media announced the arrest of a retired army Colonel on suspicion of espionage in favor of Russia for nearly twenty years. It would be As if was obliged to collect information about the Austrian air force, artillery systems, migration crisis, as well as detailed information about many occupying a high military post. Now he faces up to ten years in prison. the head of the Ministry of defense of Austria Mario Kunasek said that the intelligence received information on the case from a "friendly service" a few weeks ago. According to media reports, the story is about the secret services of Germany. Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz asked in a persistent form from the capital of Russia "transparent information" and said that Vienna will discuss the situation with its European partners. Kneisl declared invalid the visit to the Russian Federation. Moscow, on its part, said the Austrian Ambassador protest. <span style="color:darkgray