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Russia expels 10 American diplomats

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Russia expels 10 American diplomats


21.04.2021

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The deputy American ambassador to Russia was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the agency's website reports. He was handed a note that ten embassy officials were declaring persona non grata. They must leave Russian territory within a month.

The Foreign Ministry explains that this step was a mirror response to the unfriendly actions of Washington towards a number of Russian diplomats overseas.

In the near future, further steps will follow as part of a set of responses to the latest "wave" of illegal US anti-Russian sanctions, the report says.

In addition to the expulsion of diplomats, the practice of short-term business trips through the State Department to ensure the work of embassies is limited. The issuance of visas to short-term travelers will be minimized. They can be received by up to ten people annually on a reciprocal basis.

The American embassy and other diplomatic missions are prohibited from hiring employees from among Russians and citizens of third countries. In addition, the Memorandum of Understanding on the "open land" will no longer be in force due to constant violations by American diplomats of the rules of travel on Russian territory. In Russia, American foundations and non-governmental organizations controlled by the State Department and other American state institutions will be closed. In the current "extremely tense" situation, the Russian Foreign Ministry considers it necessary for the American ambassador to be in Washington to analyze the situation and hold consultations.

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