Russia: Parolin Apologises for Francis’ Ill-Considered Words
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on December 15 that Russia had received an apology from the Vatican's Secretary of State over Francis' comments against Chechens and Buryats (en).
"This incident is settled," she said, after Francis's claim that Russian soldiers from these two nations where the "cruellest" fighters in Ukraine.
Picture: Maria Zakharova © wikicommons, CC BY-SA, #newsTjhzkmkycc
"This incident is settled," she said, after Francis's claim that Russian soldiers from these two nations where the "cruellest" fighters in Ukraine.
Picture: Maria Zakharova © wikicommons, CC BY-SA, #newsTjhzkmkycc