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Russian foreign minister questions 'what will become of UK' and future of 'the Celts'
Russia’s outreach to nationalist parties and figures comes as pro-independence leaders now head the devolved governments in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov questioned the future of Great Britain at a youth conference, suggesting uncertainty as "The Celts"—Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland—seek independence referendums.
- First ministers of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland declared "Westminster's time is coming to an end," as pro-independence parties now lead each devolved parliament for the first time.
- Plaid Cymru and the SNP rejected Kremlin interference, stating constitutional futures are "a matter for the people of Wales" and Scotland, while condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an "existential threat to modern democracy."
- After being flown to Yekaterinburg, Russia, by the state, former diplomat Craig Murray attended an international youth festival where his meeting with devolved leaders was "featured with striking prominence" in Russian media.
- First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth attended a Yes Cymru march last weekend, declaring there is "no turning back" on the independence journey, while SNP external affairs minister Stephen Gethins emphasized Scotland's democratic right to decide its constitutional future.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has questioned the future of the United Kingdom, saying he does not know what will happen to the country called Great Britain. He linked his words to calls for independence referendums in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The statement was made at a youth conference and was quoted by The Times newspaper. “The Celts – Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland – are now seeking to hold independence referendums,” …
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