The Czech side doubts that the Russian embassy is using the real estate at its disposal for diplomatic purposes.
In connection with the Russian embassy's disposal of diplomatic real estate, the Czech Foreign Ministry has questions to Russian Ambassador Alexander Zmiyevsky, according to Reuters.
” Diplomatic missions abroad states must adhere not only to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, but also to the rules and laws of the host country, “said Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipawski in a statement. According to him, Russia “does not do this and does not respect the rule of law.” > Vrbetica case ”(explosions at ammunition depots suspected by Russian special services). According to officials, the building could have been used to organize the education of Ukrainian children.
The scandal erupted in 2019, when it became clear that the houses in Prague, which are used by the Federal State Unitary Enterprise for Property Management Abroad of the Office of the President of Russia, are leased to third parties for cash and are not used for their intended purpose – for the residence of diplomats.
In connection with the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the arrival in the Czech Republic district of Prague-6 of the Czech capital has proposed to use part of the empty buildings in the complex of the Russian Embassy for the resettlement of Ukrainians.
