Kremlin: If USA retaliates Russia will take counter measures

Reuters reports a statement published by Kremlin, enlisting measures to counter latest US sanctions.

Key Points:

Reduces US diplomatic presence in Russia

Reduction to include both local staff and US diplomats

There was no point waiting until Trump signed latest sanctions legislation

Overall number of US diplomatic staff is 1200

The way out of current situation is through political will to repair relations

Russia ready to continue ties with USA in those areas where it is in Russia's interest

If USA retaliates Russia will take counter measures