Russian Diplomat Expulsions: Angry reaction from Moscow
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Meanwhile, Russia has responded angrily to the expulsions and threatened to retaliate. Moscow strongly criticised the US, blaming it for wrecking ties.
ANATOLY ANTONOV RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR TO UNITED STATES "What the United States of America is doing today - they are destroying what little remained of U.S.-Russian ties. I would add that all the responsibility for ruining Russian-American relations is on the United States of America."
VOICE OF DMITRI PESKOV KREMLIN PRESS SECRETARY "The main analysis will be conducted in our foreign ministry. And after the president will be presented with suggestions on retaliatory steps. The final decision will be made by the head of the Russian state."