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Euro 2016: Russia summons French ambassador after fan violence Euro 2016: Russia summons French ambassador after fan violence
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The French ambassador to Moscow has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry after sharp criticism of policing at the Euro 2016 tournament.The French ambassador to Moscow has been summoned to the Russian foreign ministry after sharp criticism of policing at the Euro 2016 tournament.
"Further stoking of anti-Russian sentiments... could significantly aggravate the atmosphere in Russian-French relations," the ministry said."Further stoking of anti-Russian sentiments... could significantly aggravate the atmosphere in Russian-French relations," the ministry said.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rebuked French police for detaining 43 Russian fans after clashes in Marseille.Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rebuked French police for detaining 43 Russian fans after clashes in Marseille.
Separately, France is to expel four Russians arrested in Lille.Separately, France is to expel four Russians arrested in Lille.
France's crackdown on hooliganism among supporters relates to incidents outside the stadiums.France's crackdown on hooliganism among supporters relates to incidents outside the stadiums.
Uefa, football's European governing body, separately fined Russia and gave it a suspended disqualification following fan violence inside the stadium in Marseille where Russia played England on Saturday.Uefa, football's European governing body, separately fined Russia and gave it a suspended disqualification following fan violence inside the stadium in Marseille where Russia played England on Saturday.
'Absolutely unacceptable''Absolutely unacceptable'
The Russian foreign ministry summoned Ambassador Jean-Maurice Ripert soon after a speech by Mr Lavrov to the lower house of the Russian parliament in Moscow.The Russian foreign ministry summoned Ambassador Jean-Maurice Ripert soon after a speech by Mr Lavrov to the lower house of the Russian parliament in Moscow.
Mr Lavrov suggested Russian fans had been provoked and criticised the way French police were subjecting them to security checks.Mr Lavrov suggested Russian fans had been provoked and criticised the way French police were subjecting them to security checks.
"It was an absolutely unacceptable incident when a bus with more than 40 Russian supporters was stopped and [the police] demanded that they leave the bus for document and ID checks," he told the State Duma."It was an absolutely unacceptable incident when a bus with more than 40 Russian supporters was stopped and [the police] demanded that they leave the bus for document and ID checks," he told the State Duma.
He accused the French of violating international conventions by detaining the fans.He accused the French of violating international conventions by detaining the fans.
"It is a fact that the French behaved completely contrary to their obligations under the Vienna Convention, and I have already written to the French foreign minister, demanding that he does not allow any more such incidents to occur.""It is a fact that the French behaved completely contrary to their obligations under the Vienna Convention, and I have already written to the French foreign minister, demanding that he does not allow any more such incidents to occur."
Mr Lavrov did concede that the behaviour of some Russian fans at the tournament had been poor.Mr Lavrov did concede that the behaviour of some Russian fans at the tournament had been poor.
"Behaving like some of our citizens did, bringing flares, fireworks and so on, is unacceptable.""Behaving like some of our citizens did, bringing flares, fireworks and so on, is unacceptable."
"However..." he added, "we cannot close our eyes to the attempts to ignore the provocative actions of other countries' fans. "However..." he added, "we cannot close our eyes to the attempts to ignore the provocative actions of other countries' fans".
"You have probably seen the shocking images where they are jumping on the Russian flag, shouting insults at Russian leaders and top Russian athletes. Of course, it is never acceptable to resort to fist-fighting, but it is also unacceptable to ignore provocateurs who are trying to create crisis situations."
French police blamed 150 "well-trained" Russian hooligans for clashes before England played Russia.French police blamed 150 "well-trained" Russian hooligans for clashes before England played Russia.
A bus carrying fans was stopped in a police operation near Cannes on Tuesday, and some of those Russia supporters are now being deported. The bus carrying 43 fans was stopped in a police operation near Cannes on Tuesday, and some of those Russia supporters are now being deported.
Among them was far-right sympathiser Alexander Shprygin, who heads a Russian football supporters' association.
Five England fans were jailed for throwing bottles at police and a sixth jailed in connection with the violence.Five England fans were jailed for throwing bottles at police and a sixth jailed in connection with the violence.
Expulsions Russia defeat
A match between Russia and Slovakia has ended in Lille, with the Slovaks winning 2-1, and thousands of Russia fans are leaving the stadium.A match between Russia and Slovakia has ended in Lille, with the Slovaks winning 2-1, and thousands of Russia fans are leaving the stadium.
Lille is also being used as a base by supporters of England and Wales, who are due to play in nearby Lens on Thursday. There was no significant crowd trouble inside the stadium, although a flare was ignited by Russia fans just after their team had scored.
Lille is also being used as a base by supporters of England and Wales, who are due to play in nearby Lens on Thursday. A crowd of them gathered on a square in Lille on Wednesday.
English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke expressed "serious concerns" about security in Lille.English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke expressed "serious concerns" about security in Lille.
The authorities in Lille announced that four Russians would be expelled, two for a scuffle near a railway station, and two who had been found with a baseball bat and a hammer in their car during a vehicle check.The authorities in Lille announced that four Russians would be expelled, two for a scuffle near a railway station, and two who had been found with a baseball bat and a hammer in their car during a vehicle check.
Three other Russians were detained on Wednesday morning, it added.Three other Russians were detained on Wednesday morning, it added.
The French authorities have pledged to increase security in Lens, deploying 2,400 police, gendarmes, security guards and a riot squad.The French authorities have pledged to increase security in Lens, deploying 2,400 police, gendarmes, security guards and a riot squad.
Drinking alcohol in the streets has also been banned.Drinking alcohol in the streets has also been banned.
Up to 50,000 England fans are expected in Lens despite the fact that the 35,000-capacity stadium has already sold out. Up to 50,000 England fans are expected in Lens despite the fact that all 35,000 tickets had sold out.