Russia asked Spain to present proof of Moscow's alleged involvement in the migration crisis that affected Ceuta. The request came in response to accusations made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Pedro Sánchez publicly blamed Russia and Israel for the migration crisis in Ceuta, a Spanish city in northern Africa. These statements were made in the context of the intense migratory flow that the city faced.
Russian authorities reacted to the accusations by denying any involvement and demanding concrete evidence of the Spanish allegations. Diplomatic tension between the two countries increased as a result of these cross statements.
The migration crisis in Ceuta involved the arrival of thousands of migrants, mainly of sub-Saharan origin, who attempted to enter Spanish territory during a short period of time. The incident generated a swift response from Spanish authorities.
