politics
April 17, 2026
Mexican ambassador summoned to Russian MFA over detention of Russian woman
Maria Zakharova noted that the Russian Foreign Ministry is keeping a close eye on this matter in close coordination with State Duma Deputy Chairwoman Anna Kuznetsova and presidential children’s rights commissioner Maria Lvova-Belova
TL;DR
- Mexican Ambassador Eduardo Villegas Megias was summoned to the Russian Foreign Ministry.
- The meeting concerned the illegal detention of Russian minor Kristina Vladimirovna Romanova by Mexican child welfare authorities.
- Russia expressed strong concern and demanded immediate consular access to the minor.
- Russia is insisting on conditions for the minor's unimpeded return to her homeland.
- The Russian embassy in Mexico has been involved since 2023.
- Consular officials have met with the Russian woman multiple times since the summer of 2025.
- The Russian Foreign Ministry is coordinating with Anna Kuznetsova and Maria Lvova-Belova on the matter.
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