The expulsion comes as tensions between the United States and Russia hit a post-Cold War high over Ukraine. But a U.S. official said move was unrelated to the unfolding invasion, but is instead part of a long-running dispute over embassy staffing.https://t.co/8uMkkb96l3
— Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (@RFERL) February 24, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States has expelled Russia’s second-ranking diplomat in Washington in retaliation for the Russian expulsion of the No. 2 U.S. diplomat in Moscow earlier this month, a senior State Department official said Thursday.https://t.co/neY1E2c7Jq
— Julie Pace (@JuliePace) February 24, 2022
The 2nd-highest ranking Russian diplomat is being expelled from the US in retaliation for a similar move made by Russia earlier this month, a senior State Dept. official says. https://t.co/FGlLa18s3E
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 24, 2022
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