Russian Embassy in France received no appeals due to protests

Russian citizens did not seek help from the Russian Embassy in France in connection with mass protests and riots on October 24, Russian diplomats told TASS.

None of the Russian citizens appealed to the embassy because of these protests. And the French authorities did not notify us that any of the Russian citizens were injured during these actions.

Despite the mass nature of the protests, the situation around Russian diplomatic institutions in France remained calm. There was no “tension” at the embassy.

Two days before the protests, the embassy said it was in constant contact with French authorities on the security of Russian missions abroad, their employees and family members.

On October 24, mass protests took place in France against the rising cost of living and government policies. According to the Interior Ministry, 410,000 people took part in 289 rallies, including 110,000 in Paris. The organizers estimated the number of participants at almost 800 thousand people.

According to BFMTV, 1,314 people were detained during the protests and 53 law enforcement officers were injured. Despite statements by the authorities about the largely calm nature of the marches, protesters clashed with police in several cities. According to the Interior Ministry, rioters looted 24 outlets.