Russian media is reporting Moscow may expel 30 U.S. diplomats in retaliation for the seizure of two compounds owned by the Russian government in New York and Maryland.

The Obama administration seized the recreational compounds in 2016 to punish the Kremlin for meddling in the presidential election.

The Izvestia newspaper reported a Foreign Ministry source claimed Russia is considering the expulsion of around 30 U.S. diplomats if the compounds are not returned.

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Earlier reports said Moscow was also considering the seizure of U.S. compounds in Russia.

According to the newspaper, Russian officials had hoped that President Trump would reverse his predecessor's decision after settling into office, but those hopes have begun to wane.