The plans reportedly include closing down the U.S. consulate in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. (file photo)
(CNN)The Trump administration has informed lawmakers of its plan to shutter its two remaining consulates in Russia.
In a notification dated December 10, the US State Department told Congress it intends to close the consulate in Vladivostok and suspend operations at the consulate in Yekaterinburg.
Their closures would leave the US with only one diplomatic outpost in Russia -- the US Embassy in Moscow -- at a time of heightened tensions between the two nations and the notice comes as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take the helm of the US government.
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WNU Editor: This is a mistake. In times like this it is important to have an active diplomatic presence in other countries. In the case of Russia. These consulates provide vital help to visiting Americans, and for Russians who may want to travel to the U.S.. There is also the many economic and trade benefits associated with these posts.
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2 comments:
"There is also the many economic and trade benefits associated with these posts."
For Russia and America.
I hope that $80,000 spent on face book was worth it to the Russians compared to the economic and trade benefits of the consulates.
That $80,000 did not change anybody's mind or vote. But Dems could latch onto it and lie.
Maybe if the Russians wanted to get those consulates open, they could improve relations with the US. It might happen, if some shyster lawyers were not around.
Maybe Marc Elias could do some hard time. He is a key players behind the Russia Hoax and the stole election.
If Perkins Coie were not around it would take time for the grifters to build a new one.
Marc Elias and Perkins Coie have have done something wrong.
FSB is not smart enough to get the goods on Marc Elias.
WNU,
No, this is not a mistake at all! Now we shall see how the Biden administration will handle to reinstate a consulate with Russia. It will be funny.
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