Z symbols in red paint appeared on the Russian Consulate General in Bonn, Germany in the early hours of 22 February, the mission reported on its website.
The building’s facade, information stand, and mailbox were found covered in red paint. It is unclear who vandalised the Russian diplomatic mission.
Photo: Russian Consulate General in Bonn
Photo: Russian Consulate General in Bonn
“We resolutely condemn this disgusting act of vandalism. Based on universally accepted international law standards, we demanded that the host state take active and effective measures to identify and hold accountable those who committed this offence and also prevent similar acts in the future because they affect the dignity, tranquillity, and immunity of spaces and estates of the Russian consular mission,” the consulate general noted.
According to the mission, the Bonn police have been notified about the incident, while Germany has launched an investigation.
Head of the Russian Investigative Committee has instructed his agency to look into the act of vandalism and provide a legal review of the offence.
