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Russia's diplomats take the exit

31/12/2016 GMT

BBC World Service - The World This Week, Russia's diplomats take the exit

The US has ordered 35 Russian diplomats out in retaliation, it says, for hacking.

The US gave 35 Russian diplomats 72 hours to leave the country. Washington says it's retaliation for Russian hackers getting involved in the US presidential campaign.  More retaliation may be coming. What does this order signify?
Photo: A diplomatic car leaves a Russian compound in New York.
Credit: AP

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