URGENT: Moscow irked by NATO exercise in Georgia

BARVIKHA (Moscow Region), April 17 (RIA Novosti) - NATO's decision to hold exercises in Georgia next month threatens to complicate ties with Russia, the Russian president said on Friday.

"Such decisions are disappointing and do nothing to help restore full-level contacts between the Russian Federation and NATO," Dmitry Medvedev said.

He warned that Moscow "will be closely watching" the drills and "if necessary, make appropriate decisions."