Russia will expel ten American diplomats in response to new sanctions imposed by the United States. The Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov has announced this.
At least eight US government officials will also be placed on a sanction list and Lavrov says he is looking at “painful measures” against US companies in Russia.
Influencing American elections
Yesterday, the US announced to ten Russian diplomats the country to turn off in response to a major Russian hack that hit a number of government agencies last year. Russia is also said to have tried to influence last year’s US presidential elections.
Russia reacted furiously and is now expelling the same number of American diplomats from the country.
Following the United States, Poland decided to send three Russian diplomats home because, according to Poland, they were “carrying out activities that undermine Poland”. Russia in turn expels five Polish diplomats.
Top in Europa
US President Biden said earlier today that he wants to work on improving relations with Russia. He suggested having one this summer top in Europa to organise.
Minister Lavrov said Russia is positive about the offer of such a summit and is studying the proposal.
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