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[–] Robot1501 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

This is a complete overreaction by the childish Putin government. They have been told they can't have what they want, and so throw the rattle out of the pram, so to speak. Our two nations, throughout the entire cold war never closed embassies, but it seems Russia is overreacting here. The United States will keep open its embassy in Moscow.

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[–] Thorium ago 

Under the circumstances Australia supports this decision, but asks the US to work towards being more diplomatic in their responses to Russia's taunts.

Ideally, we wish for this conflict to be resolved peacefully, and we believe that calling Russia's political decisions childish (however childish they may truly be) is a step in the wrong direction.

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[–] PM_ME_YOUR_ARCHES ago 

Iceland agrees with the stance the US has taken on Russia's actions. Embassies are established to offer help to a countries' citizens, and by closing them, Russia is not only endangering the safety of Russians in the US, they are intentionally souring relations with the US.