If that isn't enough of a back and forth, Putin's decision is in response to both new sanctions against Russia, and Putin's claim that Russia will not "leave anything unanswered." Lauren Koran of CNN reports that these decisions have all resulted from last years election, and in a conversation between the US secretary of state and Russia's foreign minister, "Russia will study the order and respond to Washington."
In March of 2017, the US had administered an expulsion of 50 Russian diplomats, and five months ago, ABC news hinted that this may be a "return to the days of the cold war games," but what about now?
These tensions add pressure to the current state of affairs in North Korea, with discussions concerning the new sanctions. Does this increasingly sensitive relationship between Russia and the United States actually pose a threat to either government? Is the ABC news valid in it's claim that we may be returning to the days of the cold war?
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photo: US embassy in Russia
2 comments:
Even though the expulsion of Russian diplomats in American soil is a sign of increased tension, I believe that this is no way near the "return to the days of the cold war games". Sure, an indication of a rough patch between the two countries, but there is no reason for worry of a war with Russia. To quote findings from Forbes, "The US Census Bureau reports that the combined value of U.S./Russian imports and exports was almost $25 billion in 2015". Russian and American trade ties are somewhat strong. Risking losing these things over the expulsion of diplomats is something I believe our nations will not want.
I completely agree. At this point in time, economy is an incredibly significant aspect of the relationship between two countries. The Forbes report is very clear in demonstrating the strong connection between the US and Russia. Though opinions from each country may be split, perhaps the removal of diplomats is merely to get rid of social connections, or to "get even," instead of actually trying to provoke something.
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