MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin said on July 30 the United States would have to cut its embassy and consulate staff in Russia by 755, heightening tensions between Washington and Moscow three days after the U.S. Congress approved sanctions against Russia.
Associated Press: Putin says US will have to shed 755 from diplomatic staff
Russia's foreign ministry announced, on July 28, counter measures in response to tough new sanctions proposed by the United States, ordering Washington to reduce its diplomatic staff. Moscow ordered the US to reduce its diplomatic presence in Russia to 455 diplomats and staff and also barred it from using a Moscow summer house and storage facility.
