Russia is set to lose the greatest amount of US diplomats as Washington shifts its diplomatic focus away from Europe to Asia to reflect an emerging new world order.
According to the Associated Press news agency, the US will cut ten posts in Russia while Germany will lose seven and countries such as Belgium, Poland, Italy and Spain will lose two or three each.
In total, some 38 posts are to be axed in Europe.
By contrast China, India and Latin America are to see more US diplo...
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.