MOSCOW, February 26. /TASS/. Brussels’ decision to reduce the staff of Russia’s mission to the European Union is discriminatory and unlawful, and Moscow will respond appropriately, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

"Of course, we consider this measure discriminatory; it is a direct violation of Article 7 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations," she said.

"Since the West has set a course to undermine international law, this can be seen as yet another step in their destructive and, essentially, suicidal path. All these actions will not go without a proper response from our side," the diplomat stressed.