EMBASSY INFORMS
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Q: “Sunday Times” has published today a large set of materials accusing “Russian bots” of attempted influence on 2017 general election results. How can you comment on it?
A: We have also taken note of this publication which has appeared in the run-up to the 3 May local elections. Such an information campaign was to be expected. The idea is to drag Russia into UK party politics, to use these accusations in opportunistic domestic aims. It has also happened before. Some time ago we were accused of supporting “Brexit” and “brexiteers” in an attempt “to destabilize the country”. What nonsense. The UK is indeed divided over Brexit issues, but an alleged “Russian interference” has nothing to do with it.
Q: British media informs that the number of Russian students in UK public schools has gone down almost 40% over the past two years. How can you explain it?
A: Indeed, the figures made public by the Independent Schools Council are remarkable. British private education is losing its appeal for Russians against the backdrop of worsened relations between the two countries and the anti-Russia campaign unleashed in Britain.
Today, the Embassy has sent a letter to the Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Russia Mr Chris Bryant MP proposing a meeting between Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko and members of the group in order to discuss the current unsatisfactory state of affairs between Russia and the UK.
Q: How will you comment the latest statement by Ambassador Peter Wilson, the UK’s Permanent Representative to the OPCW, describing the briefing by Russia and Syria at the OPCW involving Syrian witnesses as a “stunt” and arguing that the OPCW is “not a theatre”?
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Q: US, UK and French officials claim that the strikes on Syria were a success. What is Russia’s assessment?
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Q: On 13 April Russia sent a request to the UK on the Salisbury incident under Article IX, paragraph 2 of the CWC. Today is 25 April. Did you receive a reply?
Q: It looks like the British media have recently lost interest in the Salisbury incident. What do you think is the reason for this?
Q: At their meeting in Toronto G7 foreign ministers claimed that Russia is undermining prospects for constructive cooperation. Does it mean that Russia is facing an international isolation?
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