The Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka has called on the European Union and its representatives in Colombo to refrain from what it described as “irresponsible allegations” after the EU Delegation accused Moscow of forcibly deporting 20,000 children and concealing information about them.
In a press release, the Russian Embassy rejected the claims as “baseless and false,” insisting that Russia has been rescuing children from the war and continues to do so.
It expressed gratitude to Qatari mediators for their support in reuniting children with their families.
The statement urged the EU to avoid disseminating untrue information and suggested that officials in Brussels should instead focus on the plight of Ukrainian children in European countries.
It also accused the EU of misleading the Ukrainian people with “false promises” of imminent accession to the bloc.
“The Embassy reserves its right to a rigid reaction to any attempts to organize anti‑Russian messages or actions,” the statement concluded. (Newswire)
PRESS RELEASE of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka
On the accusations made by the Delegation of the EU in Sri Lanka against the Russian Federation in social media "X" (former Twitter)
The Delegation of the European Union in Sri Lanka has accused Russia…https://t.co/jiCAIpBfj8 pic.twitter.com/U3VlXprjfs
— Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka (@RusEmbSriLanka) May 14, 2026