At the same time, he added that the information that the event was not known to the local authorities was not true. In addition, the relevant intelligence services were informed about the event, since other means of the forum participants who have Russian passports would not be able to get into Ukraine. "The forum was not held in Lviv, it was side by side, and thus officially communications with the City Hall was not. - said Ponomarev.
The former Russian deputy noted that the forum was held in Lviv because "it is symbolic, it is beautiful and to prove. " He also pointed out security issues because it was a huge event that was the center of attention. "And, of course, they were afraid that it could fly. If it would be in Kharkiv, it would be almost 100% likely to be an attack, and why are it? Divisions and so on the front," - explained the expat. At the same time, he added that such forums will definitely happen in the future.
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