© Ramil Sitdikov / Sputnik A series of diplomatic ‘tit-for-tat’ steps since Barack Obama’s expulsion of Russian staff last year has severely strained relations between Russia and US. In its latest move, citing a “spirit of parity,” Washington gave Moscow 2 days to shut down its San Francisco consulate. December 29, 2016: Obama expels Russian … Continue reading Diplomatic war: From Obama’s expulsion of Russian embassy staff to Trump’s closure of SF consulate