Reuters learned of the expulsion of the U.S. 35 Russian diplomats


USA close two Russian diplomatic mission in new York and Maryland in response to a Russian attack on American diplomats in Moscow and “the actions are not relevant to diplomatic practice,” reports Reuters, citing a source who asked to remain anonymous.

In addition, will be sent 35 employees of the Russian diplomatic missions. They have 72 hours to leave the country, the Agency said. Thus, access to the diplomatic mission of Russia in new York and Maryland will be denied Russian diplomats to 23:59 Friday.

“These actions are a response to a Russian attack on American diplomats and Russian diplomats in the US who, in our estimation, do not meet the diplomatic practice,” — said the source Reuters.

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