Three European nations introduced on Tuesday they have been expelling a complete of 40 Russian intelligence officers and diplomats from their nations, citing nation safety threats or points with habits.

Belgium stated it was expelling 21 Russian diplomats for espionage or illegal affect peddling. The Dutch authorities determined to expel 17 Russian intelligence officers as a result of their presence within the Netherlands was a "menace to nationwide safety," the Related Press reported.

"The intelligence menace towards the Netherlands stays excessive, the Dutch overseas ministry stated in an announcement, in response to the AP. "The present perspective of Russia in a broader sense makes the presence of those intelligence officers undesirable. The deportation is a measure taken within the context of nationwide safety."

In the meantime, Eire has expelled 4 Russian diplomats from the nation as a result of their actions "haven't been in accordance with worldwide requirements of diplomatic habits," International Affairs Minister Simon Coveney stated, in response to the Irish Examiner.

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin stated the diplomatic channels between Eire and the Russian Federation ought to stay open with the intention to shield their residents in Russia, the Irish Examiner stated.

Replace 03/29/22, 11:46 a.m. ET: This story was up to date with further data.

Three Nations Expelled Russian Citizens
Above, a brass plaque written in English and Cyrillic on the entrance gate of the Embassy of the Russian Federation in Washington, D.C., on March 26, 2018.Chip Somodevilla/Getty Photographs