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WASHINGTON, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Under Western coordination, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the expulsion of 60 Russian diplomats and intelligence officials and the closure of the Russian Consulate in Seattle, in response to the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy in Britain. ...
U.S. experts said the West's move would further escalate the confrontation with Russia in all areas.
Richard Haass, president of U.S. Council on Foreign Relations, tweeted that the U.S. expulsion decision was "less than optimal/creative as will likely lead to Moscow responding in kind."
He suggested the U.S. government to choose "asymmetrical response," such as targeted economic and travel sanctions and "increased public diplomacy [JB emphasis] vs Putin" so that "costs fall mostly on Russia."
However, the Trump administration has been reluctant to attack more vehemently at Russia, as it said that "the door for dialogue is open" in this case. ...
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