Traffic accident in Ottawa, caused by Russian diplomat, is not to aggravate bilateral contacts

Moscow is glad to see a full coincidence of Russia and Canadian stances on a tragic traffic accident in Ottawa through a Russian diplomat's fault, says the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. "The tragedy is not to aggravate bilateral contacts, which we are determined to dynamically step up in all fields," ministry officers said. Russia's Prosecutor-General's office launched criminal proceedings on the accident, and the culprit will be duly punished on a verdict which is sure to be unbiased, RIA Novosti reports. As John Manley, Canada's Minister of Foreign Affairs, addressed parliament a few days ago, he described Russia as extremely cooperative on the matter.