Diplomatic Showdown Escalates as US and Russia Expel Diplomats in Heated Exchange

"In a move echoing recent hostilities, the Biden administration announced the expulsion of

two Russian diplomats from the United States. This action comes as a direct response to Russia’s expulsion of two American diplomats from Moscow the previous month.
The spokesperson continued to share in an email that “The Department will not tolerate the Russian government’s pattern of harassment of our diplomats,” and that “the Department’s actions send a clear message that unacceptable actions against our Embassy personnel in Moscow will have consequences.” AP