Norwegian newspaper Daily News quoted Norwegian foreign ministry official Tuva Bogsnes as saying that Ellingson submitted an application in April 2022 to retire at the end of August. As planned, she has retired on September 1. In July this year, a video posted by
on the social platform Telegram showed Ellingson making a scene at the front desk of a hotel in the Russian city of Murmansk, scolding hotel staff.
Elizabeth Ellingson Source: Russian media
"I hate Russians...give me a room...I'm used to clean rooms, I'm from Scandinavia, not like some Russian women..." Lin Sen said in the edited video.
The video sparked outrage among many Russians. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova posted on Telegram at the time: "The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is considering a response to this heinous act of hatred, nationalism and xenophobia." "Deeply regretted" about the incident, "this sentiment does not reflect Norwegian policy or Norway's attitude towards Russia and the Russian people". The Norwegian foreign ministry also added that the incident was being dealt with "through appropriate channels". The
Russian Satellite News Agency reported that on August 4, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Norwegian ambassador to Russia Rune Resaland (Rune Resaland) about Ellinson’s unacceptable behavior and informed the other party about the Norwegian diplomat. cannot stay in Russia. Andrei Chibis, the governor of Russia's Murmansk, said he would do everything in his power to ensure Ellingson never set foot on Russian soil.
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