With the building of the American Consulate General in St. Petersburg took the flag of the USA
State US flag removed from the building of the American Consulate on Furshtatskaya street Saint Petersburg, reports journalist Last news .
State US flag removed from the building of the American Consulate on Furshtatskaya street Saint Petersburg, reports journalist Last news .
About 19. 25 GMT two employees of the diplomatic mission went to the balcony of the 3rd floor and lowered the flag.
the Russian authorities declared on March 29 that close the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg. To release it, the Americans are obliged not later than 31 March.
The decision was in part mirror responses to the actions of the United States in solidarity with the UK due to "business Skripal" sent 48 Russian diplomats and 12 employees mission to the UN, and closed the Consulate General in Seattle.
Based on the principle of reciprocity, Moscow was declared persona non grata 58 employees of the U.S. Embassy in the Russian capital and 2 employees of Consulate in Ekaterinburg. Their activities are recognized as incompatible with the diplomatic status. To leave the Russian Federation have until 5 April.