The New Paper

March 18, 2021

Russia recalls US ambassador

Russia recalled its ambassador to the US for consultations, citing recent tensions and a desire to prevent “irreversible deterioration” in US-Russia relations. The decision follows a declassified intelligence report from US officials showing that Russia conducted “influence operations” during the 2020 election, which prompted critical remarks from President Biden this week.
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