Greece says Russia's decision to expel diplomats "arbitrary"

ATHENS, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- Greece on Friday criticized Russia's decision earlier this week to expel two Greek diplomats in a retaliatory move.

The Greek Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Russia's decision is "arbitrary, retaliatory and not based on any evidence."

Russia said Monday that it had summoned the Greek ambassador to Moscow and told him it was responding in kind to Greece's expulsion of two Russian diplomats last month, which it called an unfriendly decision.

In July, Greece expelled two Russian diplomats and barred two other people from entering the country, accusing them of attempting to bribe Greek officials.