VOA慢速英语:Russia Orders Big Cut in US Diplomatic Staff in Moscow

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sanctions - n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country or not allowing economic aid for that country

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cypercrime - n. crimes using computers or the internet

tougher - adj. stronger than before

visa - n. an official mark or stamp on a passport that allows someone to enter or leave a country usually for a particular reason

annexation - n. to take control of land or a territory