Russia to react to diplomats' expulsion by NATO

BRUSSELS. April 30 (Interfax-AVN) - Russia will react to a decision by NATO to have members of the Russian mission to the North Atlantic alliance, Viktor Kochukov and Vasily Chizhov, expelled from Belgium for alleged espionage, Russian permanent envoy to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said on Thursday.

"I want to say that, in line with established diplomatic practice, this act will not remain unanswered," Rogozin told Interfax.

He said he had reported the incident to Russia's political leadership.