Article snippet: National Security Council recommended Trump expel 60 alleged Russian intelligence officers over the poisoning of an ex-spy and his daughter in the United Kingdom — an action that Trump took in solidarity with over two dozen U.S. allies. Russia has denied involvement. The Trump administration has also sanctioned Russia for its selling lethal arms, a step the Obama administration never took. But McMaster said the U.S. must do more. "We are acting, but we must recognize the need for all of us to do more to respond to and deter Russian aggression," he said, laying out four steps in particular: integrating the government's various tools to respond, enhancing cyber defenses, greater allied investment, and a strong commitment to western values. "We must strengthen our resolve, cooperate to share responsibility, catalyze positive change, and compete effectively in new arenas," he said, warning, "There’s nothing inevitable about the course of human events and history, and there is no arc of history — there is no so-called end of history — that will ensure our success." But he had this message for Putin: "Russian aggression is strengthening our resolve and our confidence. We might all help Mr. Putin understand his grave error." Tuesday's address was not the first time McMaster has had tough words for Russia — but most recently, when he spoke out, his own boss fired back at him. "The evidence is now incontrovertible" that Russia interfered in the U.S. election... Link to the full article to read more