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Russian Consular Services Legally Supporting Fans Detained in France

© AFP 2023 / BORIS HORVATPolice vehicles carrying Russian football fans arrested after Euro 2016 violence, arrive at the police headquarters in Marseille
Police vehicles carrying Russian football fans arrested after Euro 2016 violence, arrive at the police headquarters in Marseille - Sputnik International
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The Russian consular services are working on legally assisting the Russians detained in France amid the violence at the Euro 2016 football tournament, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich said Friday.

French policemen fire tear gas to disperse supporters gathering outside a bar in Lille, northern France - Sputnik International
Two Russian Fans Detained in Lille Clashes to Be Deported From France
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – On Thursday, a French court sentenced three Russian nationals to prison terms ranging from one to two years over their role in the violence that unfolded in Marseille.

"Our consular services are already working," Dvorkovich told reporters, answering a corresponding question.

On June 11, the Russian national football team played in a draw with England in the French city of Marseille. After the game, clashes between Russian and English fans erupted at the stadium and in the port town. As a result, at least 30 people were injured. Following the incident, 20 Russian fans were placed in a deportation center.

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