The Russian foreign Ministry summoned ambassadors from countries that have approved the decision of the Polish Sobibor
MOSCOW, 17 Aug — RIA Novosti. The Russian foreign Ministry summoned the ambassadors of several countries that supported the decision to continue work on the renewal project of the Museum in the Nazi camp Sobibor without Russia, said at the briefing, the representative of the foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova on the briefing.
In the death camp Sobibor in Poland during the war took place the only successful escape, organized a red army officer Alexander Pechersky.
“It causes confusion, misunderstanding, surprise, the ease with which our would — be project partners, the Netherlands, Slovakia and Israel once again, Israel changed its position in relation to Russia… In this regard, was forced to invite for explanations and serious conversation, the Russian foreign Ministry heads of diplomatic missions of these countries in Moscow. After all, the conscience should be,” — said Zakharov.
According to her, earlier, Russia at various levels has received assurances that the country will participate in the renovation project of the Museum. In turn, Russia expressed its readiness to participate in the financing of the Museum.
“We believe the decision of the international steering Committee responsible for the building of a new Museum on the site of the former Nazi death camp of Sobibor, not to allow to participate in project Russia, a flagrant historical amnesia” — once again voiced Russia’s position Zakharova.