Sergey Andreev, Russia’s top diplomat to Poland, was mobbed on Monday by a group of protestors who threw red paint on him, reports suggest. The Ambassador was visiting a World War II memorial and cemetery of the Red Army.

The group of protestors largely consisted of activists who were against Russia’s ongoing assault on Ukraine, according to reports from Associated Press. Law enforcement officials quickly reacted to the incident and helped Ambassador Sergey Andreev and his delegation escape.

Videos shared on social media show red coloured paint being tossed from the crowd behind. A protestor then proceeded to throw a big blob of red paint in the Russian diplomat’s face. Other men in his entourage were also seen splattered with what appeared to be red paint.

The protesters prevented Ambassador Sergey Andreev and other members of a Russian delegation from laying their flowers at the cemetery, according to reports from the Associated Press.

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The large crowd was chanting “fascist” while the Ambassador walked to the cemetery along with his team. Some were also seen wearing white sheets covered in red paint, to symbolise the blood of the Ukrainian people. The protestors also held Ukrainian flags.

It is not clear who is responsible for the red paint attack.

Polish authorities have acted as a Ukrainian ally in the ongoing conflict. Russia’s “special operation in Ukraine”, which started on February 24, has been denounced by Warsaw.

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The country has rolled out multiple sanctions against Moscow in the last two months and has also given refuge to 2.6 million migrants from Ukraine who are fleeing Russia’s assault.

The news comes as Russia celebrates its annual Victory Day. Russian President Vladimir Putin also gave a cryptic speech on Monday to mark the occasion.