The American president is set to expel more than 20 Russian diplomats from the US as a result of the poisoning of a former spy in Salisbury.
Already, Britain has thrown out 23 Russians that the Government says were using diplomatic cover to spy on the UK. Twenty European nations, including Germany, France, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and the Czech Republic are now likely to follow Britain’s lead.
A US Government spokesman disclosed:
“[We are considering] a range of options in response to Russia’s outrageous actions in the UK, both to demonstrate solidarity with our ally and to hold Russia accountable for its clear breach of international norms and agreements.”
Mr Trump is under pressure from both Republicans and Democrats to take a tougher line against Russia following its interference in the US elections in 2016.
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