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Russia tells U.S. ambassador it will expel diplomats who meddle in its internal affairs

On Thursday, the Russian foreign ministry summoned the U.S. ambassador in Moscow to caution against any actions that may meddle in the internal matters of the Russian Federation.

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Published March 07,2024
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The Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday it had summoned the U.S. ambassador in Moscow and warned her against "attempts to interfere in the internal affairs of the Russian Federation."

Ahead of a March 15-17 presidential election, it said in a statement that such behaviour would be "firmly and resolutely suppressed, up to and including the expulsion as 'persona non grata' of United States Embassy staff involved in such actions.