Russian ambassador calls UK ‘reserved area’ for criminals
Published: 10 February, 2009, 21:24
The Russian ambassador to Great Britain has labeled the UK a “reserved area” for Russian criminals.
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Published: 10 February, 2009, 21:24
The Russian ambassador to Great Britain has labeled the UK a “reserved area” for Russian criminals.
