MSNBC The Cross Connection With Tiffany Cross March 5, 2022 16:41:00
Diplomatic presence, we call it persona non grata, but essentially kicking out each other's diplomats, there's not as many u.s. diplomats on the ground to assist u.s. citizens should they get into trouble t should they need to leave the country, and should they have something and need consular assistance. under international law if an american citizen were to be detained in russia, for example, the russians would be expected to provide consular access, meaning a u.s. diplomat would be able to go visit them, help them to a certain degree to coordinate legal services or other help that they migh...