Russia says regrets over US moves on consulate closure

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed regret during a phone call with his U.S. counterpart Rex Tillerson about Washington's move to close down Moscow's San Francisco consulate and two other annexes, his ministry said.

"Moscow will closely study the new measures announced by the Americans, after which our reaction will be conveyed," Russian foreign ministry said in a statement.

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin)