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Russian diplomats hurt in brawl Russian diplomats hurt in brawl
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Moscow has demanded an investigation by Macedonia into an attack that left four Russian diplomats badly hurt.Moscow has demanded an investigation by Macedonia into an attack that left four Russian diplomats badly hurt.
The diplomats were about to leave a cafe in Macedonia's capital, Skopje, when a man hit one of them, sparking a brawl, media reports said.The diplomats were about to leave a cafe in Macedonia's capital, Skopje, when a man hit one of them, sparking a brawl, media reports said.
The Russians were treated in hospital in Skopje but have now been discharged.The Russians were treated in hospital in Skopje but have now been discharged.
Russia's foreign ministry protested to the authorities in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The motive for the attack is not yet clear.Russia's foreign ministry protested to the authorities in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. The motive for the attack is not yet clear.
The incident took place late on Saturday night in a popular venue in central Skopje.The incident took place late on Saturday night in a popular venue in central Skopje.
"Soon afterwards, between 10 and 12 people were taking part in the attack on the four diplomats," said Russia's ORT television."Soon afterwards, between 10 and 12 people were taking part in the attack on the four diplomats," said Russia's ORT television.
"The attackers used glass bottles and brass knuckles.""The attackers used glass bottles and brass knuckles."
Russia expects Macedonia to give an official explanation once the incident has been investigated, said Russian foreign ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin, quoted by Interfax news agency.Russia expects Macedonia to give an official explanation once the incident has been investigated, said Russian foreign ministry spokesman Mikhail Kamynin, quoted by Interfax news agency.