Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov commented on the statement Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly. The Canadian diplomat had said the day before that the participation of officials in the events of the Russian diplomatic mission was unacceptable.
Stepanov stressed that diplomacy was created to work in times of crisis.
“In such difficult times there is a particular demand for it. And the statement of some representatives of the official circles of Canada that it is useless to communicate with Russia, and they will not, or somehow claim militarily, that none of their representatives will ever participate in any of our events, “said Stepanov. He added that it was a sign of unprofessionalism on the part of Joly. >>
“That is unacceptable. The event, which takes place at the Russian embassy, should not be attended by any Canadian representative, “wrote Joly. She added that no Canadian representative would take part in such events anymore, and pointed out that Canada supported Ukraine.
Representatives of the Canadian public and the State Department were also present at the Russia Day reception.
< Ambassador Oleg Stepanov said that on the same day we commemorate the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and Canada.
Russia continues its special military operation. There have been reports of civilians leaving the Azot plant in Severodonetsk. The issuance of Russian passports began in Zaporozhye and Kherson. Germany announced the timing of the first deliveries of military equipment to Ukraine. The Russian Federation is celebrating Russia Day.
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