* Sergei Andreev, Russia's ambassador to Ukraine, attempted to lay wreath at Soviet war memorial in Warsaw
* But he was met by a crowd of pro-Ukraine protesters who pelted him and his security with bags of red paint
* Police took Andreev back to his car so he could leave, with the ambassador saying later that he was uninjured
* Wreath-laying was taking place to mark Victory Day, when Russians commemorate Nazi Germany's surrender
Russia's ambassador to Poland was doused in red paint and pelted with objects as he tried to lay a wreath at a memorial to Soviet soldiers in Warsaw today.
Sergei Andreev was confronted by protesters as he tried to mark Victory Day - Nazi Germany's surrender in 1945 - at the Soviet Military ceremony in the Polish capital.
He was blocked from entering the cemetery by a crowd that waved Ukrainian flags in his face and chanted 'fascist' before people began throwing things at him.
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WNU Editor: The host country is responsible for the security and well-being of diplomats in planned events/settings like this one. Clearly the Polish authorities failed. Needless to say that this video is being widely played in Russia.
Russian Ambassador To Poland Is Attacked By Pro-Ukraine Activists At A Wreath Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Warsaw
Russian envoy to Poland hit with red paint at war cemetery -- AP
Russian envoy to Poland doused in red by anti-war protesters -- Reuters
Russian Envoy to Poland Splattered with Red Paint on Victory Day -- Moscow Times
Russian ambassador to Poland pelted with red paint at VE Day gathering -- The Guardian
Russian ambassador to Poland hit with red liquid by anti-war protesters -- DW
Russian Envoy to Poland Doused With Red Liquid at Wreath-Laying Ceremony in Warsaw - VIDEO -- Sputnik
Russian ambassador attacked in Warsaw -- RT
Assault on Russian envoy in Poland confirms West’s aim to revive Nazism — Russian diplomat -- TASS
Polish Foreign Ministry 'Realises Seriousness of Situation' Following Attack on Russian Ambassador -- Sputnik
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