Moscow expects the United States to lead the staff “in line with the requirements” no later than August 1, 2021. Russian restrictions commented on the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharov, RIA Novosti quotes it.
“The American side regularly gives the necessary explanations that are not leaving the soil for any misunderstandings. This issue is closed finally and irrevocably,” the diplomat concluded.
Previously, the authorities of Russia published a list of unfriendly countries, which included only the United States and the Czech Republic. It is specified that the Czech Republic is allowed to hire no more than 19 Russian employees in Russian diplomission, and nor.
Russian authorities also informed the US Embassy that they want to postpone the introduction of a ban on hiring local citizens. In addition, in dipmissions for a month will prove the provision of permanent consular services for American citizens living in the Russian Federation. Among them are reissue of passports and issuance of birth certificates.