Russia to expel 10 U.S. diplomats in response to Biden administration sanctions [View all]
Source: Washington Post
By Robyn Dixon
April 16, 2021 at 12:27 p.m. EDT
MOSCOW — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday that Russia would expel 10 U.S. diplomats and blacklist eight U.S. officials in response to U.S. sanctions and expulsions.
The expected tit-for-tat measures by Russia deepen the strains between the two countries, but Moscow kept its response relatively proportional to some of the U.S. steps. The Kremlin also signaled willingness to consider a summit between President Vladimir Putin and President Biden even as tensions grow.
Lavrov said Russia would soon announce which eight U.S. officials would be barred by Russia. Moscow would also stop activities of American organizations and funds that it finds "interfere" in its affairs.
But he said Russia would refrain from imposing "painful measures" against American companies, keeping that option in reserve.
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