🧵A State Dept spox: We can confirm that Russia expelled U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) to Russia Bart Gorman. DCM Gorman was the second-most senior official at U.S. Embassy Moscow after the Ambassador…1/
State spox: “Russia’s action against our DCM was unprovoked and we consider this an escalatory step and are considering our response.
“DCM Gorman’s tour had not ended; he had a valid visa, and he had been in Russia less than three years.”
“DCM Gorman’s tour had not ended; he had a valid visa, and he had been in Russia less than three years.”
“We call on Russia to end its baseless expulsions of U.S. diplomats & staff & to work productively to rebuild our missions. Now more than ever, it is critical that our countries have the necessary diplomatic personnel in place to facilitate communication betweenour governments
“We note that Russia’s actions have led to the U.S. mission to Russia being staffed at levels well below the Russian mission to the United States.” (end)
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