Immoral not to invite Russian officials – Moscow
Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has condemned Britain’s decision not to invite Russian officials to attend the Queen’s funeral on Monday.
“We see this British attempt to use the national tragedy, which has touched the hearts of millions of people around the world, for geopolitical purposes to settle scores with our country… as deeply immoral,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Diplomatic relations between the UK and Russia have all but collapsed since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A spokesperson for Russian President Vladimir Putin had already said the Russian leader was “not considering” attending the funeral.
Representatives from Syria, Venezuela, Afghanistan, Belarus and Myanmar have not been invited either.