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Russia says it summoned Luxembourg envoy over exhumation of Ukrainian 'Nazi collaborator'

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Posted on May 28, 2026

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Russia Summons Luxembourg Envoy Over Exhumation of Ukrainian 'Nazi Collaborator'

Diplomatic Tensions Surrounding the Exhumation of Andriy Melnyk

Background of the Incident

MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it had summoned the ambassador to Luxembourg to protest against the exhumation of the remains of Andriy Melnyk, a Ukrainian nationalist leader during World War Two whom Moscow described as a "Nazi collaborator."

Details of Melnyk's Reburial

Melnyk, who sided with Nazi Germany against the Soviet Union, was reburied with full state honours with his wife near Kyiv on Monday after being exhumed in Luxembourg.

Russian Government's Response

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Moscow regarded the reburial as a sign of disrespect towards the millions of victims of Nazi Germany.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Dmitry AntonovEditing by Andrew Osborn)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine repatriated Andriy Melnyk and his wife’s remains from Luxembourg for reburial at the National Military Memorial Cemetery in Kyiv with full state honours (unn.ua).
  • Moscow condemned the reburial as disrespectful to victims of Nazi Germany and summoned Luxembourg’s envoy to register its protest (eir.news).
  • Ukraine’s initiative forms part of its broader ‘Pantheon of Outstanding Ukrainians’ project to restore national memory—including planned reburials of other historical figures like Yevhen Konovalets—and was attended by President Zelenskyy (eir.news)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Russia summon the Luxembourg envoy?
Russia summoned the Luxembourg envoy to protest against the exhumation and reburial of Ukrainian nationalist leader Andriy Melnyk.
Who was Andriy Melnyk?
Andriy Melnyk was a Ukrainian nationalist leader during World War Two, described by Moscow as a 'Nazi collaborator.'
Where was Andriy Melnyk reburied?
Andriy Melnyk was reburied with full state honours near Kyiv, Ukraine, after being exhumed in Luxembourg.
What was Russia's response to the reburial of Melnyk?
Russia described the reburial as disrespectful to the millions of victims of Nazi Germany and protested to Luxembourg's ambassador.
Who responded on behalf of the Russian Foreign Ministry?
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova responded to the incident.

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