Trump expels 60 Russian officials over nerve-agent attack in Britain
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(Worthy News) – President Trump expelled 60 Russian intelligence officers Monday and closed Russia’s consulate in Seattle, joining European allies in punishing Moscow for the poisoning of a former Russian spy in Britain.
In one of his most dramatic confrontations with Russia for its covert actions, Mr. Trump ordered the expulsions of 48 officials working at the Russian Embassy in Washington and 12 intelligence officers assigned to Russia’s mission at the United Nations in New York.
The U.S. is giving the Russian operatives and their families seven days to leave the country. [ Source: Washington Times (Read More…) ]
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