The United States called the expulsion of the deputy ambassador from Russia an escalatory step

The expulsion of US Deputy Ambassador Bart Gorman from Russia will lead to increased tensions, Washington will consider possible retaliatory measures, Jason Rebholz, press attache of the US Embassy, ​​told RIA Novosti.

“We consider Russia’s actions against the deputy head of the diplomatic mission to be an escalation step and we are considering the possibility of a response,” the press attache said.

He added that Gorman had a valid visa and had been in Russia for less than three years.

US Deputy Ambassador expelled from Russia

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