Nope. Putin will not dignify the petulant child’s move. Just say something like these guys needed a vacation. Or, just say simply;
22 days
You want to bet? US diplomats will be expelled. As someone who has served as a Foreign Service Officer over 28 years, this is the standard response. I have seen it happen on a number of occasions. It is called reciprocity. No doubt the Russians will target our intelligence agencies at our embassy and consulates.
22 days...The UN thing was really something, marveling at the damage that can be done in 24 hours...