Such a proposal was made on March 23 during the meeting of the Council of national security of the United States, according to CNN. According to the publication, the Council has developed a number of restrictive measures to the Russian Federation that may be imposed in connection with a case of poisoning Skripal. Among these limitations is the expulsion of Russian diplomats from the United States. At the same time information on the exact number of the employees of the Embassy of Russia, who may fall under these measures, no.
If Donald trump decides to follow the recommendations of the national security Council, the U.S. government will announce new measures in the middle of next week. CNN claims that the White house awaits action from several European countries on Monday to announce the expulsion of Russian diplomats. At the moment, political experts are sure that at least 10 States in the beginning of the week will make similar steps against Russia. In the near future they may join another 10 countries in Europe.
«There are currently no measures that the U.S. Department of state may manifest, but when we’re ready to announce them, be sure to inform you,» said Heather Nauert, the official representative of US state Department.
Prime Minister UK, speaking at the EU summit, called on allies of the United Kingdom to support the decision of her country on the expulsion of Russian diplomats and to show solidarity. With the support of the UK position made earlier by Germany, France, USA and some other countries, however, concrete steps against Russia, these countries did not take. However, restrictive measures may follow next week.
