US may expel Russian Diplomats
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WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump may take yet another step against Russia in solidarity with its ally Britain over the issue of spy poisioning case in Britain.
Trump is considering the expulsion of some Russian diplomats in the United States in solidarity with Britain over the poisoning of a former Russian spy in England, a source familiar with the situation said on Sunday.
The move may be contingent on how European capitals respond to the nerve agent attack, the source said.
An announcement of the US decision could be made as early as Monday, the source said.
European Union (EU) member states agreed on Friday to take additional punitive measures against Russia for the nerve-agent attack on the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia, both of whom have been critical in thehospital since they were found unconscious on March 4 on a bench in the city of Salisbury.
White House spokesman Raj Shah said the US is considering how to respond but would not provide details.
“The United States stands firmly with the United Kingdom in condemning Russia’s outrageous action. The President is always considering options to hold Russia accountable in response to its malign activities. We have no announcements at this time,” he said.
Moscow has denied responsibility for the attack and has retaliated against Britain’s move to expel 23 Russians by ordering out the same number of Britons.
The US joined with Britain in blaming Russia for the attack.
