MOSCOW, April 18, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Russia on Tuesday warned US ambassador Lynne Tracy that it would quash attempts to "incite discord" in the country, the foreign ministry in Moscow said in a statement.

"It was emphasised that any steps taken by the American side aimed at inciting discord and enmity in Russian society, as well as using the diplomatic mission to cover up subversive work, will be severely suppressed," the ministry said, adding that Tracy was summoned over "provocative statements 'in support'" of opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza.