Russia Responds To US Sanctions

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>Russia's Foreign Ministry says the U.S. must downsize its diplomatic and technical staff in Moscow and other cities.
>The ministry says the U.S. has until Sept. 1 to cut the number of its staff at the Moscow embassy and at three consulates to match the exact number of Russian diplomats who are working in the U.S. — 455 people, according to the ministry's announcement.
"Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking ahead of the Senate vote, accused U.S. lawmakers of 'insolence' and promised retaliation if the sanctions become law"