Thursday, August 31, 2017

Trump orders Russia: Close US consulate in San Francisco, annex buildings in Washington, New York

The United States has told Russia to close its consulate in San Francisco and two annex buildings in Washington and New York, reportedly in response to Moscow last month ordering cuts in the US diplomatic mission in Russia.

The US State Department’s announcement was the latest in tit-for-tat measures between the two countries that have helped to drive relations to a new post-Cold War low, thwarting hopes on both sides that they might improve after President Donald Trump took office in January.

White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the decision to close the Russian consulate was made by the President…

Source: US tells Russia to close San Francisco consulate, two annex buildings in Washington, New York – Donald Trump’s America – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


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