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Russia delivered a note to Finland concerning a flag-burning incident at the Russian embassy in Helsinki, which coincided with the anniversary of the Ukraine war.

The Russian flag was burned in front of the Russian embassy in Finland, prompting a strong diplomatic response from Russia.

Russia summoned Finland's ambassador to Moscow following a provocative incident involving the burning of the Russian flag outside the Finnish embassy.

Russia has summoned Finland's ambassador due to the burning of the Russian flag in front of its embassy in Helsinki.

Russia has summoned Finland's ambassador following an incident where an unknown individual burned the Russian flag in front of the Russian embassy in Finland.

As the fourth anniversary of Russia's large-scale invasion of Ukraine approaches, Lithuania protests against ongoing Russian aggression with a formal note delivered to the Russian embassy.

Lithuania has delivered a protest note to a representative of the Russian Embassy in Vilnius, condemning Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine amid recent attacks.

A protest took place in Tallinn on February 24, 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the war in Ukraine.

The Russian Embassy in South Korea removed a controversial banner that glorified the invasion of Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of the conflict's outbreak after facing diplomatic pressure and public protests.

On the 4th anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, Russian nationals held a one-person protest against the war near the Russian embassy in South Korea, while the embassy canceled a planned public march.

The Russian Embassy in Seoul has disregarded a request from the South Korean government to remove a pro-war banner displayed on its façade, marking a tense diplomatic situation ahead of the anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian Embassy in South Korea has stated that a large banner reading 'Victory is Ours' displayed on its building is intended to strengthen patriotic unity among Russians in commemorating World War II, and it plans to remove the banner after the celebration.

Seoul has protested to Russia regarding a controversial sign displayed at the Russian embassy in South Korea, emphasizing its opposition to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

South Korea has demanded the removal of a banner at the Russian embassy in Seoul which promotes support for the invasion of Ukraine.

South Korea condemned a banner reading "Victory will be ours" displayed at the Russian embassy in Seoul, reaffirming its stance against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

South Korean authorities demand that the Russian embassy remove a banner proclaiming 'Victory Will Be Ours' displayed ahead of the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Seoul criticized a large banner proclaiming 'Victory will be ours' displayed at the Russian embassy, coinciding with the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Russian embassy in Seoul has displayed a banner glorifying its invasion of Ukraine, which has drawn diplomatic criticism from South Korea and other nations.

The Russian Embassy in Seoul has installed a large banner proclaiming 'Victory is Ours' on its building, defying the South Korean government's request for its removal amidst tensions surrounding the Ukraine invasion and North Korea's involvement.

The Russian embassy in Kenya has denied allegations of recruiting Kenyan citizens to fight in Ukraine, calling them a misleading propaganda campaign.

The Russian Embassy in Nairobi asserts that Kenyans are free to enlist in the Russian military, denying any involvement in recruitment efforts related to the Ukraine conflict.

A Portuguese man has been charged in Portugal for attempting to sell stolen information from a Swedish officer's laptop and tablet to the Russian embassy in Lisbon.

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has issued a statement regarding reports of a supposed Russian citizen being involved in sexual misconduct with Ghanaian women.

The Russian Embassy in Ghana has addressed allegations involving a Russian citizen accused of secretly filming sexual encounters with women in Ghana and Kenya without their consent.

Protesters gathered in front of the Russian Embassy in Tallinn to commemorate the second anniversary of Alexei Navalny's death.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns a post by the Russian Embassy in Australia labeling a documentary about Lithuania's resistance as disinformation.

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev reported that Russian forces have conducted three attacks on Azerbaijani energy infrastructure and its embassy in Ukraine, which he described as deliberate.

The Japanese Embassy in Russia has opened a new 'Visa Center' in Moscow to efficiently manage the increasing number of Russian tourists visiting Japan.

Warsaw police are pursuing pro-Ukrainian activists for allegedly violating regulations while painting a large Ukrainian flag in front of the Russian Embassy.

The Ukrainian Embassy in Poland has reacted strongly to a documentary aired on Channel Zero that featured a map depicting Crimea as Russian territory.

Estonia has decided to close two border crossing points with Russia at night due to border incidents from the Russian side, as communicated to the Russian embassy.

Estonia's Foreign Ministry summoned the temporary charge d'affaires of the Russian embassy and delivered a diplomatic note regarding the closure of two border points for nighttime movement due to incidents originating from Russia.

The Russian embassy in Italy criticized Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani's claims about alleged Russian cyber attacks, sarcastically suggesting that Russia is unfairly blamed for all issues, including environmental problems in Italy.

In response to the expulsion of a Russian diplomat from Berlin, Russia has declared a member of the German Embassy in Moscow as an undesirable person.

Russia has summoned the German ambassador and declared a staff member 'persona non grata' in response to Germany's previous expulsion of a Russian embassy employee.

Italy has thwarted a series of Russian cyber attacks targeting the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including its embassy in Washington and online sites related to the Winter Olympics and hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo, according to Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

Italy has thwarted a series of Russian cyber attacks targeting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including its embassy in Washington, as well as websites related to the Winter Olympics and hotels in Cortina d'Ampezzo, as stated by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

The Russian Embassy in Pretoria praised South African singer Tyla for her Grammy Award victory, wishing her continued success in music and culture.

A 19-year-old Chechen with Russian citizenship has been sentenced to three years in prison by a German court for planning a bomb attack on the Israeli embassy in Berlin.

Russia has criticized the deployment of soldiers from Germany and other NATO countries to Greenland, expressing significant concern over the military mission on the Arctic island, according to the Russian embassy in Brussels.

Cypriot authorities are investigating the 'unnatural death' of a diplomat at the Russian embassy, coinciding with the disappearance of Russian oligarch Alexey Panov, a former GRU officer.

The Russian embassy in Cyprus has reported the death of an employee, identified only as A. V. Panov, with local media suggesting suicide, while also highlighting the mysterious disappearance of a businessman.

A high-ranking Russian official was found dead in the Russian embassy in Cyprus, with an autopsy indicating that the death was likely a suicide.

The Russian Embassy in Cyprus confirmed the death of employee A.V. Panov, reportedly by suicide, calling it a profound personal tragedy.

An autopsy determined that the cause of death for a Russian employee found dead at the Russian embassy in Nicosia was hanging, with the Russian side suggesting it was a suicide and indicating the presence of a note not provided to the Cypriot police.

A Russian embassy staff member has been reported dead, while former Uralkali head Vladislav Baumgertner has disappeared in Cyprus.

A dead individual was discovered within the premises of the Russian embassy in Nicosia, raising numerous questions as investigations continue for the missing Russian oligarch Vladislav Baumgertner.

The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino theatre in Florence has canceled an upcoming performance featuring Russian artists who support Kremlin policies regarding Ukraine, following a request from the Ukrainian embassy.

The Ukrainian Embassy in the US has confirmed that Ukrainian citizens are among the crew of the detained Russian tanker Bella 1 and is coordinating with US authorities for consular access.

The Russian Embassy in Italy condemned the cancellation of performances by ballerina Svetlana Zakharova and violinist Vadim Repin as an act of russophobia.