Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was outraged by the decision of the Estonian authorities that she handed over a Russian detained for participating in the conflict because of the Ukrainian flag. related comment published on the ministry’s website
The incident occurred on May 9 in Ivangorod, on the Estonian border, during the Victory Day celebrations. A concert was held there and Estonian citizens came to watch it.
“A provocateur named D. Kurakin, the famous Estonian anti-Russian foe, was found who was waving the Ukrainian flag maliciously towards Russia. He ignored the public’s request to remove the banner, causing visible irritation among those gathered. As a result, one of them, Vyacheslav Sorokin, tried to take the flag from the blogger’s hands. “Conflict broke out,” the ministry said.
The Russian was arrested, the court sentenced him to 1 year and 3 months probation, deciding to pay legal costs of about 700 €. Also, St. A lawsuit was also filed against Sorokin, who wore the George ribbon.
Zakharova stressed that the events only confirm that “open persecution and xenophobia against the Russians continues” in Estonia. In addition, the diplomat noted that the West hides and ignores this, and international organizations remain silent.
He stated that Moscow is following the fate of Sorokin and will provide him with the necessary assistance.
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Source: Gazeta
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