Locked out! US diplomats in Moscow say they can't access diplomatic property

Source: The Age

Locked out! US diplomats in Moscow say they can't access diplomatic property

August 1 2017 - 7:10AM

Moscow: The US embassy in Moscow accused Russian authorities on Monday of barring diplomatic staff from a property on the outskirts of Moscow, after having earlier granted access until midday on Tuesday for them to retrieve belongings.

The Russian foreign ministry did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

The property, in a picturesque spot on a bend in the Moskva river north-west of the Russian capital, is leased by the US embassy for its staff to use for recreation.

Moscow has said it is taking it back as part of retaliatory measures after Washington approved a fresh round of sanctions against Russia.



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