Given the strained relationship between Russia and the West, the Russian government has confirmed that President Vladimir Putin will not attend the Queen’s state funeral.
A decision will be made over who would represent Russia during the service, which is anticipated to take place on September 19 at Westminster Abbey, according to a Kremlin spokesman.
Despite his aggression in Ukraine, which has led relations between Russia and Britain to deteriorate to their lowest points since the Cold War, Putin paid homage to the monarch yesterday.
The head of state declared: “Her Majesty’s name is closely intertwined with the most significant events in recent British history.”
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Elizabeth II had the adoration and esteem of her subjects as well as power on the international scene for many years.
“I wish you strength and fortitude as you cope with this terrible, irreparable loss. Please let the royal family members and the entire British population know of our deepest sympathies and support.
A senior Putin media official has taken action to stop her Kremlin TV network from covering the Queen’s passing.
Head of authorized RT Margarita Simonyan wrote on her Telegram channel, “Enough Queen news already, team.
“So she passed away. Okay, RIP. Everyone dies. This pain is not ours.
