Russia says it has ‘optimised’ diplomatic staff numbers in Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia has decided to "optimise" its diplomatic staff numbers in Ukraine, fearing "provocations" by Kyiv or other party, a spokeswoman for the Russian foreign ministry said on…

U.S., Russia make progress toward resolving diplomats spat -State Dept

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and Russia have made progress toward resolving a stand-off over staffing at their respective embassies, resulting in Washington ending a policy that allowed family…