Statement by
President Putin Regarding Expulsion Of Diplomats From
U.S.
January 01, 2017 "Information
Clearing House"
- - We regard the recent unfriendly steps taken by
the outgoing US administration as provocative and aimed
at further weakening the Russia-US relationship. This
runs contrary to the fundamental interests of both the
Russian and American people. Considering the global
security responsibilities of Russia and the United
States, this is also damaging to international relations
as a whole.
As it proceeds from international practice, Russia has
reasons to respond in kind. Although we have the right
to retaliate, we will not resort to irresponsible
‘kitchen’ diplomacy but will plan our further steps to
restore Russian-US relations based on the policies of
the Trump Administration.
The diplomats who are returning to Russia will spend the
New Year’s holidays with their families and friends. We
will not create any problems for US diplomats. We will
not expel anyone. We will not prevent their families and
children from using their traditional leisure sites
during the New Year’s holidays. Moreover, I invite all
children of US diplomats accredited in Russia to the New
Year and Christmas children’s parties in the Kremlin.
It is regrettable that the Obama Administration is
ending its term in this manner. Nevertheless, I offer my
New Year greetings to President Obama and his family.
My season’s greetings also to President-elect Donald
Trump and the American people.
I wish all of you happiness and prosperity.
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