The Russian Embassy in London was quick to mock President Obama after the White House announced sanctions against the country for interfering in the 2016 presidential election.
“President Obama expels 35 [Russian] diplomats in Cold War deja vu,” the embassy tweeted Thursday. “As everybody, [including American] people, will be glad to see the last of this hapless [administration].”
The tweet included a photo of a duck with the word “LAME” plastered over it.
President Obama expels 35 ?? diplomats in Cold War deja vu. As everybody, incl ?? people, will be glad to see the last of this hapless Adm. pic.twitter.com/mleqA16H8D
— Russian Embassy, UK (@RussianEmbassy) December 29, 2016
President Obama on Thursday announced sanctions against Russia in retaliation for cyberattacks against the Democratic National Committee and Democratic campaigns.
As part of the sanctions, the U.S. will eject 35 Russian intelligence operatives from the country.