The plans reportedly include closing down the U.S. consulate in the Far Eastern city of Vladivostok. (file photo)
(CNN)The Trump administration has informed lawmakers of its plan to shutter its two remaining consulates in Russia.
In a notification dated December 10, the US State Department told Congress it intends to close the consulate in Vladivostok and suspend operations at the consulate in Yekaterinburg.
Their closures would leave the US with only one diplomatic outpost in Russia -- the US Embassy in Moscow -- at a time of heightened tensions between the two nations and the notice comes as President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take the helm of the US government.
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WNU Editor: This is a mistake. In times like this it is important to have an active diplomatic presence in other countries. In the case of Russia. These consulates provide vital help to visiting Americans, and for Russians who may want to travel to the U.S.. There is also the many economic and trade benefits associated with these posts.
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