The Russian Embassy in Latvia was outraged that a sign with its new name was posted on the street where the diplomatic mission building is located. This is officially stated telegraph channel embassies.
“The work was carried out without notifying the Russian diplomatic mission, in violation of all norms and rules accepted by civilized countries,” the embassy said.
Diplomats stated that the pole with the sign was installed with the help of heavy machinery. Regarding the change in the name of the street, the embassy reported the geographical coordinates of the street. “In this context, we would like to inform you that the coordinates of the Russian Embassy in Riga are: 56.956697, 24.108384,” the message said.
Earlier, the Riga authorities placed a column next to the Russian embassy building with a sign on which the new name of the street – “Ukrainian Independence Avenue” was written.
March 4, Press Secretary of the Mayor of Riga promise The part of Antonijas Street where the Russian embassy is located will be named “Ukrainian Independence Street”.
Previously, it was learned that the area near the US Embassy in Moscow was located. judicial Donetsk People’s Republic Square.