Russiaambassador for PolandAnd Sergey Andreevon Monday in red paint, which symbolizes the blood of Ukrainians amid the war with the neighboring country.
The accident occurred when Andreev arrived at a cemetery in Warsaw to commemorate Soviet soldiers who lost their lives during World War II.
Despite the protests, the Russian ambassador managed to lay a wreath. A crowd of Ukrainians was waiting Andreevas reported and broadcast on social networks by various Polish media.
Poland suspends Victory Day
The Polish authorities canceled the Victory Day celebrations in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In addition, the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs “did not recommend” the Russians to organize festivities.
Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Raw The Polish news agency said the accident “should not have happened” and described it as “unfortunate”.
“Diplomats enjoy special protection,” he added.
Russia condemns the attack
On the other hand, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said Maria Zakharova He condemned the attack on the ambassador.
“But as I said before, we cannot be intimidated,” she was quoted by the Interfax news agency as saying.
“It must be a terrible thing for the people of Europe to see their own reflection in the mirror.”
The Russian Embassy in Warsaw also confirmed that it had sent a note of protest over the incident. They also confirmed that they are waiting for a response from the Polish authorities.
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