The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has exonerated itself from the alleged display of the national flag by some demonstrators in the country.
The Embassy in a statement in Abuja says the government of the Russian Federation as well as any Russian officials are not involved in these activities and do not coordinate them in any way.
The statement emphasized that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria.
The Embassy says Russia respects Nigerian democracy and believes that peaceful demonstrations in conformity with Nigerian law are a manifestation of democracy.
It further declares that the intentions of some protesters to wave Russian flags are personal choices of individuals, and they do not reflect any official position or policy of the Russian Government on the issue.
