Tuesday, March 27, 2018

After U.S. expels 60 diplomats, Russia does what it’s best at: trolling

FILE - In this file photo taken Thursday, March 1, 2018, journalists watch as Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual state of the nation address in Manezh in Moscow, Russia. Buoyed by an oil boom, President Vladimir Putin's rule since 2000 has been marked by complaints about corruption and human rights abuse, tension with the West over Moscow's 2014 annexation of Crimea and accusations of meddling in U.S. elections. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko, File)
When countries decide to expel diplomats, the measures are usually supposed to send a serious message: Enough is enough. Monday’s expulsion of more than 100 Russian spies and diplomats by two dozen countries may very well pose practical challenges to the Kremlin’s ability to gather intelligence overseas. In comparison to the measures taken after Russia stood accused […]

Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2018/03/27/after-u-s-expels-60-diplomats-russia-does-what-its-best-at-trolling/
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