Breaking: U.S. expels dozens of Russian diplomats, closes Seattle consulate in response to poison attack

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   The United States has expelled dozens of Russian diplomats and ordered the closure of Russia's consulate in Seattle in response to the poisoning of an ex-spy in Britain, the White House announced Monday. "The United States takes this action in conjunction with our NATO allies and partners around the world in response to Russia's use of a military-grade chemical weapon on the soil of the United Kingdom, the latest in its ongoing pattern of destabilizing activities around the world," the White House statement said. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108