Russia to expel 23 British diplomats: foreign ministry 


Refering to uniqueness in the quantity of offices of the two nations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that 23 British ambassadors have been pronounced personae non-gratae and will be ousted inside seven days. TASS cited Russian Foreign Ministry as saying in an announcement, "On March 17, British Ambassador to Moscow Laurie Bristow was summoned to theRussian Foreign Ministry where he was given a note saying that because of provocative activities of the British side and confirmation free allegations against the Russian Federation over the occurrence in the city of Salisbury on March 4 this year, the Russian side has taken the accompanying retaliatory measures."
This comes after British Prime Minister Theresa May ousted 23 Russian ambassadors over spypoisoning.
The Foreign Ministry additionally said that there was a divergence in the quantity of offices of the two nations and Russia pulled back consent to open the British Consulate General in St. Petersburg.
"Because of the unregulated status of the British Council in the Russian Federation, its exercises are ended," the announcement said
"The British side has been cautioned that if all the more unpleasant activities against Russiafollow, the Russian side saves the privilege of taking other striking back measures," the service included…Read More

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