The Kremlin had already canceled the funeral service of Russian President Vladimir Putin last Friday, a day after the monarch’s death. Surprisingly, this was before all the details about the funeral were announced.
Tensions between the two countries have increased since the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The British government is taking a hard line against Russia and is supporting Ukraine in the war with money and military means.
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Belarus is under international attack for holding military exercises with Russia before the war. That country also allowed the Russian army to attack Ukraine through Belarusian territory. Myanmar was targeted for mistreatment by the Rohingya Muslim minority and a military coup last year.
The farewell of Queen Elizabeth, who has been on the throne for seventy years, is Monday in London. According to the BBC, around 500 dignitaries from around the world attend the funeral service at Westminster Abbey. Among those present are King William Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess Beatrice.
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