A liberal party in Serbia is protesting the Russian ambassador's appearance at a gathering of nationalists, saying he should be expelled from the country.
The League of Social Democrats of Vojvodina says ambassador Aleksandr Konuzin has been meddling in Serbia’s internal politics and should be declared persona non grata.
The statement Sunday came a day after Konuzin attended an anniversary meeting of the opposition nationalist Serbian Progressive Party. Serbian media have quoted Konuzin as saying that the party "has become a true reflection of the popular mood" in Serbia.
The liberals say such statements amount to open support for the nationalists in the next elections. The vote next year will pit the ruling democrats against the nationalist camp.
