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France Should Influence Ukraine to Ensure Security of Russian Diplomatic Mission

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France Should Influence Ukraine to Ensure Security of Russian Diplomatic Mission

12:17 GMT 17.09.2016 (Updated: 15:55 GMT 18.09.2016)

Fireworks launched by protesters, explode near the Russian embassy. - Sputnik International

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asked his French counterpart, Jean-Marc Ayrault, to use his influence on Kiev to end continued attacks on Russian diplomatic missions in Ukraine, in a phone call on Saturday.

Fireworks launched by protesters, explode near the Russian embassy during the protest against Russian plans to hold parliamentary elections in annexed Crimea, in Kiev, Ukraine, September 17, 2016. - Sputnik International

Russian Embassy Sends Protest Note to Kiev Over Attack on Mission Headquarters

17 September 2016, 11:17 GMT

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Russian Embassy in Kiev said earlier on Saturday that about 20 people had attacked its building with smoke pellets and fireworks.

"Our side drew J.-M. Ayrault’s attention to continued acts of vandalism against Russia’s foreign establishments in Ukraine," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a press release.

"S.V. Lavrov asked the French side to exert pressure on Kiev to make it take all necessary measures to guarantee security of Russian diplomatic and consular missions, specifically ahead of the September 18 elections to [Russia’s] State Duma," the statement read.