Luxembourg and Russia have diplomatic problems: Russia takes Grand Duke's bicycle, and Luxembourg reacts.
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The Russian government took a bicycle belonging to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg. The bike was parked near the Luxembourg consulate in Moscow and is worth about $270.
The government says they will sell the bike and use the money to help cover losses from Luxembourg's actions. Luxembourg, along with other European countries, froze Russian assets in response to the war in Ukraine.
The Grand Duke left the bike in Moscow in 2011 after a visit where he rode it to meet with the Russian president. He hasn't been back to Russia since, and the bike has been parked at the consulate ever since.
Russian officials criticized Luxembourg for following the United States' lead in opposing Russia. They compared Luxembourg to small countries and used strong language to condemn their actions.
A top Russian security official warned that Russia would make Luxembourg pay double for any money taken from Russians. He said that they would take everything from the Grand Duke and other European leaders.
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Where was the bike belonging to the Grand Duke of Luxembourg parked?
The bike was parked near the Luxembourg consulate in Moscow.
Why did the Russian government take the bike?
The government says they will sell the bike and use the money to help cover losses from Luxembourg's actions.
When did the Grand Duke leave the bike in Moscow?
The Grand Duke left the bike in Moscow in 2011 after a visit where he rode it to meet with the Russian president.
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