Russia moves to expel some American diplomats

Russia is moving to expel some American diplomats from the country after the U.S. removed 12 Russian diplomats late last month.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Wednesday that a note listing names of diplomats now considered “persona non grata” - meaning no longer welcome in the country - was given to a senior diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, CNN reported.

"The American side was firmly told that any hostile actions of the United States against Russia would receive a decisive and adequate response," the statement said, according to the network.