The Russian Foreign Ministry has announced the expulsion of two American diplomats, who were previously accused of recruiting a Russian national as a confidential informant. US Ambassador Lynne Tracy was summoned on Thursday to be issued with a ‘demarche’ note, a form of diplomatic protest, regarding David Bernstein and Jeffery Sillin, the Russian diplomatic department…

The move may set a precedent for other individuals fighting economic restrictions The European Council has revealed the identities of four Russians, one of whom is deceased, who have been removed from its sanctions list. The decision not to renew penalties against the individuals was announced earlier this week, although the EU did not provide…

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