American bank blocks work of Russia’s general consulate in NY
Ukrinform
Bank of America has blocked the accounts of part of the Russian diplomatic missions in the United States.
That’s according to Reuters, Ukrinform reports.
Russian Ambassador Anatoliy Antonov said the bank had this way “blockaded” the embassy’s work.
"The embassy is in essence blockaded by U.S. government entities. Accounts of our two consulates in Houston and New York have been closed by Bank of America," Antonov said.
Russian media report that the Russian General Consulate in New York is unable to complete current payments, has limited working trips for its employees, and is functioning off of cash reserves.
As reported earlier, hundreds of Russian diplomats had been expelled by western nations over the past two months.
