The European Union has called upon Russia’s representative in Brussels to explain following an assault on a European Union official in the eastern Russian city of Vladivostok. This information comes from a spokesperson for the EU who spoke on Wednesday.
Reports indicate the assault took place on May 26. The victim’s name, nationality, and medical condition have not been disclosed. According to reliable sources, specifically the German news outlet Der Spiegel, the official is a Romanian woman who was in Vladivostok on official business.
The evidence suggests that the woman was assaulted following her departure from her hotel for an early morning walk. Der Spiegel reports that a vehicle approached her, and two men subsequently emerged. The men, who are believed to be linked with Russian security authorities, threatened the woman before physically assaulting her. These details have been attributed to EU diplomatic sources.
EU spokesperson Anitta Hipper condemned the violence, stating, “EU diplomats must be able to carry out their duties free from fear and intimidation. The safety of diplomatic staff is of paramount importance, and the EU will continue to scrutinize the protection of its staff.”
In response to the incident, the Russian representative in Brussels was summoned ‘for clarifications.’ No further details regarding this meeting have been provided. This raises important questions about the diplomatic relations between the European Union and Russia, and the implications of this incident on future interactions between the two entities.
As we look to the future, the resolution of this situation will certainly have an impact on the diplomatic relationship between the European Union and Russia.