[Bastrekin Orders Criminal Case to be Opened on Insult to Russian Flag Incident in Georgia]
On May 25th, Alexander Bastrekin, Chairman of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation, has ordered the initiation of a criminal case regarding the incident of insulting the Russian flag at a music festival in Georgia. The press office of the committee stated: "Chairman Bastrekin requested... that a criminal lawsuit be filed against this fact to hold the perpetrators accountable for their legal responsibilities."
The incident occurred when Georgian singer Erekle Gzazze threw the Russian tricolor flag into a trash can and made insulting gestures during his performance at an outdoor music festival in Tbilisi. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that Russian law enforcement agencies will conduct a legal assessment of Gzazze's actions. Konstantin Kosachev, Vice-Chairman of the Russian Federation Council, condemned the act as deliberate provocation.
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