Russians offer condolences, apologies at Moscow Dutch embassy
Jul 19, 2014, 2:19 AM | Updated: 2:19 am
While both Ukraine and Russia continue to say that neither of them were responsible for the horrendous missile attack on a Malaysian Airlines passenger jet, Russia’s own citizens are offering their apologies.
Throughout the day on Friday, Russians visited the Dutch embassy in Moscow to pay their respects. Many of them left notes that begged for forgiveness, while others read that most Russians were not murderers or terrorists.
A sampling is below.
“Forgive us, if you can.”
Простите нас, если сможете. У посольства Голландии в Москве. pic.twitter.com/ZXtO8TqnOO
— Никита Баталов (@nikbatalov) July 18, 2014
“Not all Russians are murderers and terrorists.” An English sign in the back reads, “Please forgive.”
У посольства Нидерландов. pic.twitter.com/X1bjMenLax
— Maldoror (@Sanmaldoror) July 18, 2014
“In our country there are a lot of good people who love other people. Forgive us for all the rest.”
Записка у посольства Голландии в Москве pic.twitter.com/GhmyOPZnwP
— Грани.ру (@GraniTweet) July 18, 2014
In English, a note reads: “We are very, very, very, very sorry! What a terrible shame!”
У посольства Голландии в Москве pic.twitter.com/zPzcDtXQAG
— Грани.ру (@GraniTweet) July 18, 2014