Russia’s foreign minister has reportedly canceled a trip to Greece, as tensions escalated between the two countries over a decision by Athens to expel two diplomats accused of trying to stoke opposition to an agreement that would clear the way for Macedonia to join NATO.
The dispute over Macedonia’s name was of little interest outside the region, but it has become wrapped up in more prominent conflicts, especially after President Trump’s weeklong tour of Europe: Concern about the Kremlin’s suspected attempts to manipulate Western politics, Mr. Trump’s contradictory statements about both Russian meddling and his commitment to NATO, and Moscow’s opposition to any broadening of the Western alliance.
