United States of America has expelled 35 Russian diplomats as punishment for alleged interference in the presidential elections.
The president, Obama has given them 72 hours to leave the country.
This means that it will shut down two compounds used for Russian intelligence-gathering.
President Barack Obama had vowed action against Russia amid America accusations it directed hacks against the Democratic Party and Hillary Clinton's campaign.
Russia has also denied any involvement and called the decision "ungrounded".
The United State of America state department declared 35 Russian diplomats from the Washington DC embassy and the consulate in San Francisco "persona non grata", they were given them and their families 72 hours to leave the US.
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