Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova © Mikhail Voskresenskiy © Sputnik
BBC: Putin apology to Serbia over Russian spokeswoman Zakharova
Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a rare apology to his Serbian counterpart Aleksandar Vucic for a senior Russian official's Facebook post which angered Mr Vucic.
Mr Vucic told Serbian TV about the apology and the Kremlin confirmed it.
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova posted a photo of Mr Vucic sitting opposite President Donald Trump in the White House and below it a photo of actress Sharon Stone's legs.
Ms Zakharova herself later apologised.
The provocative screenshot of the crossed legs came from the film Basic Instinct, in a scene where Sharon Stone's character briefly exposes herself.
Ms Zakharova's post said Mr Vucic looked as if he was being interrogated by President Trump.
"If you are invited to the White House but your chair stands like you are in an interrogation, you should sit like in the picture number 2. Whoever you are. Just trust me," Ms Zakharova wrote.
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Update #1: Putin apologises to Serbian leader over post by Russian ministry spokeswoman (Euronews)
Update #2: Russia and Serbia in ‘Basic Instinct’ row over US-brokered deal (SCMP/Reuters)
Update #3: Russian official ignites spat with Serbia over 'Basic Instinct' Facebook post (NBC)
WNU Editor: I think this is the first time that Russian President Putin has had to apologize for something that the foreign ministry has done. This again illustrates the dangers of posting something on social media without thinking about the repercussions. As for Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova who started this whole thing. She has been at this post for five years, and she should have known better. But Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov likes her, and her job is safe .... for now.
Update #4: LOL. She has not removed her Facebook post.
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