Doesn't change the fact that it is very much not business as usual for Russia to attempt to subvert the US Govt like this. They've crossed several lines in the sand, which is why expulsions, Interpol warrants, and sanctions have been levied against Russia and individuals involved.

One can make the argument that this is just Cold War stuff again, but the tactics being employed are in several ways a step above the old Cold War in aggressiveness.