Russian Ambassador's Invite To Nobel Prize Ceremony Draws Criticism
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"The Nobel Foundation of course decides who they want to invite. But like many others, I was greatly surprised that Russia was being invited," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a written statement to AFP.
Sweden's prime minister said Friday he disagreed with the Nobel Foundation inviting the Russian ambassador to this year's Nobel banquet, adding to growing criticism of the decision.
"The Nobel Foundation of course decides who they want to invite. But like many others, I was greatly surprised that Russia was being invited," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in a written statement to AFP.
"I would not have done it if I were handling invites to an award ceremony and I understand that it upsets many people in both Sweden and Ukraine," Ulf Kristersson added.
