US expels two Russian diplomats over Moscow attack

The US has expelled two Russian diplomats in response to an attack on an American diplomat in Moscow. Spokesman John Kirby said the two officials - who have not been named - were told to leave on 17 June.

style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Mr Kirby said that last month a Russian policeman attacked the US diplomat near the US embassy in Moscow. US officials said harassment against US diplomats by Russian security and intelligence services was on the rise. Russia has denied the allegation.