The Russian Embassy in Austria handed over a protest note to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs due to the glorification of Bandera

The Russian Embassy in Austria has sent a protest note to the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in connection with the revealed facts of the glorification of Nazi collaborators. This was announced on April 30 at the Russian Embassy in Vienna.

"We express our deep concern over the information that has appeared in the Austrian public space about the glorification of Nazi collaborators and the spread of Bandera ideology. <...> The participation of representatives of the local political establishment in events also raises questions <...> In this regard, the embassy sent a note to the Austrian Foreign Ministry," the agency said in a Telegram channel.

The diplomatic mission also pointed out that Ukrainian nationalist organizations are openly operating in the country. They hold events related to the glorification of Stepan Bandera and other accomplices of the Nazi regime. It is noted that the participants of the gatherings wear commemorative signs and symbols related to formations associated with the Nazi troops. It is emphasized that such meetings are organized with the de facto connivance of local authorities.

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