Russia has added Croatia, Denmark, Greece, Slovakia, and Slovenia to its list of nations that "carry out unfriendly actions towards Russian companies and citizens."
A statement from the Russian government said Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed the order on July 22.
According to the government press service, the embassies of the mentioned countries will now have to limit staff levels.
"Greece cannot have more than 34 staff members, Denmark -- 20, and Slovakia -- 16. Slovenia and Croatia will not be allowed to hire [Russian citizens as] employees at their diplomatic missions and consulates," the press service said.
Earlier in March, just days after Russia launched its ongoing unprovoked invasion of Ukraine that was condemned by the West and many other countries, President Vladimir Putin ordered the government create a registry of "unfriendly nations."
The list includes the United States, Canada, Britain, Ukraine, Australia, Singapore, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, Micronesia, Montenegro, Albania, Switzerland, Andorra, South Korea, Lichtenstein, Monaco, Norway, San Marino, Czech Republic, and North Macedonia.