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Russian ambassador thanks community in Argentina for countering anti-Russian claims
Russian ambassador Dmitry Feoktistov thanked Russian-speaking people in Argentina for speaking out against anti-Russian sentiment and misinformation.
He made the remarks at an event marking Russia’s upcoming Unity Day.
Feoktistov said community members explain Moscow’s position to Argentinians and share it through media he considers objective.
He said anti-Russian stories appear regularly in Argentina’s national media, including claims that Russia conducted spying and disinformation campaigns there.
The ambassador noted that Argentina has not joined sanctions on Russia or supplied weapons to Ukraine, while saying anti-Russian sentiment still surfaces in the country.
He urged recognition of the community’s efforts, but no further steps were announced.
Russian ambassador Dmitry Feoktistov thanked members of the Russian-speaking community in Argentina for opposing anti-Russian sentiment and disinformation.
He said they explain Moscow’s position to Argentine audiences and share information through media they consider objective.
Feoktistov said anti-Russian publications appear regularly in Argentina’s national media.
He also said Argentina had not joined Western sanctions against Russia and had refrained from supplying weapons to Ukraine.
- Who
- Russian ambassador Dmitry Feoktistov and members of the Russian-speaking community in Argentina.
- What
- Feoktistov thanked the community for opposing anti-Russian sentiment and disinformation.
- When
- At an event linked to the upcoming Day of National Unity; reports describe it as taking place around November 3.
- Where
- Argentina.
- Why
- Feoktistov said community members explain Moscow’s position and counter claims about Russia.
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- Ambassador
- Dmitry Feoktistov
- Country
- Argentina
- Event
- Gathering linked to the Day of National Unity
- Community’s role
- Countering anti-Russian sentiment and disinformation