Russia has expelled 23 diplomats from the UK On Saturday, Russia summoned British ambassador to Russia Lori Berisha and told him about the decision. At the time, in a week, Laurie handed a letter containing 23 diplomats to leave Russia.
On Wednesday, the United States expelled 23 Russian diplomats and ordered to leave the country within seven days. Three days after the expulsion of 23 British diplomats, Russia responded
The BBC's report says that Russia has decided to counter the UK's decision. But Russia's response is even more stringent. Apart from the expulsion of 23 diplomats, British consulates in Russia and British consulates of St. Petersburg have been closed.
After the expulsion of 23 Russian diplomats in the UK, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday, "You can confirm that the answer will be given soon."