The Russian Foreign Ministry announced in a statement on Tuesday that it has warned US Ambassador Lynne Tracy about efforts to create discord in Russia and announced that it will thwart these actions.

Iran PressEurope: 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.

Tracy was summoned to the ministry over "provocative statements 'in support'" of opposition politician Vladimir Kara-Murza, who was on Monday sentenced to 25 years in prison.

"It was emphasized 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.

British ambassador Deborah Bronnert and Canadian ambassador Alison LeClaire were also summoned over their statements, the ministry said separately. 219