The US had vowed new sanctions and closed two Russian compounds [used for vacations and recreation], in New York and Maryland, citing a 'campaign of harassment by Russia'
Vladimir Putin has invited the children of American diplomats in Russia to New Year and Christmas parties in the Kremlin - despite the US expelling 35 Russian diplomats.
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Despite the action taken by President Obama, Putin says he will not ban American diplomats from Russia.
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"We will not create any problems for US diplomats. We will not expel anyone. We will not prevent their families and children from using their traditional leisure sites during the New Year’s holidays.
"Moreover, I invite all children of US diplomats accredited in Russia to the New Year and Christmas children’s parties in the Kremlin."
The Russian President accused Obama of being "provocative" and said the measures taken by the US were "aimed at further weakening the Russia-US relationship".
He added: "As it proceeds from international practice, Russia has reasons to respond in kind. Although we have the right to retaliate, we will not resort to irresponsible ‘kitchen’ diplomacy but will plan our further steps to restore Russian-US relations based on the policies of the Trump Administration."
He also said he wishes to "offer my New Year greetings to President Obama and his family" before adding "My season’s greetings also to President-elect Donald Trump and the American people.
"I wish all of you happiness and prosperity."
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Russia is thought to have hacked into US political institutions and individuals and leaked information in an effort to help President-elect Donald Trump and other Republican candidates.
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#1: Stoner To: A Pole (#0)
Well, Putin proves to be the bigger man, between him & Obutthole.
Putin being the man, Obunghole being the Fag !
I can still see Obunghole riding the girls bicycle, wearing that sissy helmet.
Damn, what an embarrassment to the nation!
Stoner posted on 2016-12-30 16:04:57 Reply Private Reply
#2: Fred Mertz To: A Pole (#0)
Wait, Christmas is over by now.
Fred Mertz posted on 2016-12-30 16:16:39 Reply Private Reply
#3: misterwhite To: A Pole (#0)
Putin's philosophy is, "When they go low, you go high".
misterwhite posted on 2016-12-30 16:19:22 Reply Private Reply
#4: misterwhite To: Fred Mertz (#2)
He meant Hanukkah.
misterwhite posted on 2016-12-30 16:21:51 Reply Private Reply
#5: Roscoe To: Fred Mertz (#2)
The Eastern Orthodox Christmas is on Saturday, January 7, 2017.
You're welcome.
Roscoe posted on 2016-12-30 16:31:19 Reply Private Reply
#6: misterwhite To: Roscoe (#5)
You are one smart guy.
But I still think he meant Hanukkah.
misterwhite posted on 2016-12-30 16:35:36 Reply Private Reply
#7: A Pole To: Fred Mertz (#2)
Orthodox Christmas is 13 days later. Old Calendar.
A Pole posted on 2016-12-30 16:40:30 Reply Private Reply
#8: A Pole To: Stoner (#1)
Beside being Orthodox Christian he is into Far Eastern philosophy
"Use justice to rule a country. Use surprise to wage war. Use non-action to govern the world." (Tao Te Ching chapter 57)
A Pole posted on 2016-12-30 16:47:37 Reply Private Reply
#9: Gatlin To: Fred Mertz (#2)
NOT IN RUSSIA -
Gatlin posted on 2016-12-30 17:01:37 Reply Private Reply
#10: Gatlin To: misterwhite (#3)
Exactly the first thing that occurred to me ...
Gatlin posted on 2016-12-30 17:02:38 Reply Private Reply
#11: Gatlin To: Roscoe (#5)
See you beat me to it ...
I should have expected that ...
EDIT - Now I see others did also.
Gatlin posted on 2016-12-30 17:04:46 Reply Private Reply
#12: Roscoe To: misterwhite (#6)
Well, his real name is Putinberg.
Roscoe posted on 2016-12-30 17:39:16 Reply Private Reply
#13: Fred Mertz To: A Pole (#7)
When is their new year's day?
Fred Mertz posted on 2016-12-31 21:44:51 Reply Private Reply
#14: buckeroo To: A Pole (#0)
buckeroo posted on 2016-12-31 22:15:56 Reply Private Reply
#15: Fred Mertz To: buckeroo (#14)
Fred Mertz posted on 2016-12-31 22:18:46 Reply Private Reply
#16: buckeroo To: Fred Mertz (#15)
buckeroo posted on 2016-12-31 22:25:17 Reply Private Reply