Whatever.   Putin led Russia needs to be firmly punished by US for election meddling and Ukraine.  That is the priority.  Putin push back is expected.  
lespark, you seem to suggest that the US should permit Russia to do these things sanction free (out of a desire or instinct to cower to Russia?)
Russia doesn't want the benefit of having US diplomats available?  
WHATEVER!  Firm sanctions serve the greater good.  Even if Trump hotel financing loans get called in a little ealry. . . and there are  pictures of him bathing (talk about "leak").