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Lost on the news cycle but rich in the subtle language of diplomacy was that notice of the expulsion was delivered while the Russian senior diplomat was conduct
by anjel 5y ago
Lost on the news cycle but rich in the subtle language of diplomacy was that notice of the expulsion was delivered while the Russian senior diplomat was conducting a press conference.
https://youtu.be/yLaX-035hOo?t=161 https://youtu.be/yLaX-035hOo?t=161
- mechanical_bear 5y agoThey were informed beforehand. He took that call from one of his cronies in order to make a point that the US is the one violating international norms, etc. by PNGing those Russian diplomats. (Which is nonsense, given the context.)
- NicoJuicy 5y agoWhat a coincidence, that's the first time I see a diplomat taking a call during a live press conference. "Sorry, I have to take this"