Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko's interview to Sky News
Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko spoke to Sky News correspondent Dermot Murnagham on Russia-UK relations, meeting Charlie Rowley and incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury.
This year, to mark the 75th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, British veterans of the Arctic Convoys have been awarded with Russian commemorative medal '75 years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945'. We will allways be grateful to you for your contribution to our common victory against Nazi Germany and we shall never forget those who sacrificed their lives for today's peaceful sky. Thank you!
In 2020 due to the social distancing measures the international project "Immortal Regiment" was held online across the UK to mark the 75th Anniversary of Victory in World War II.
Dear veterans of the Arctic Convoys! It is a great honour for me to thank you on behalf of the Russian people for your invaluable contribution to our joint victory 75 years ago in the Second World War. We shall always remember the dramatic history of the Arctic Convoys. Your heroism, bravery and your sacrifice will always be a fine example for our next generations! I wish you and your relatives good health, joy and peace! Happy Victory Day!
On 13 February 2020 Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Mr Andrei Kelin presented his letters of credence to Her Majesty The Queen. The ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace. The Ambassador and his spouse, as well as the accompanying diplomats of the Embassy arrived, in accordance with an established tradition, in horse-drawn landau.
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