A deputy of Russia’s State Duma proposes closing the British embassy

First Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption Andrey Lugovoy has proposed closing the British embassy in Moscow on December 14, 2026.

Postxronika.az reports, citing TASS, that the deputy made the proposal during a plenary session of the State Duma.

Lugovoy suggested holding an exhibition in front of the embassy as part of the “Britlag” project dedicated to victims of British colonialism, as well as organizing a competition to determine locations for monuments to be erected in Moscow, London, New Delhi, Beijing, Kenya and Jamaica.

The deputy also called for conducting historical studies on Britain’s colonial policy and for providing support in preparing demands for compensation for countries in Africa and the Caribbean.