Russia Claims Ottawa Embassy Was Attacked, Summons Canada’s Ambassador in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin, centre, speaks with Canada's ambassador to Russia Alison LeClaire as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, right, looks on during a ceremony in Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 5, 2020. The Canadian Press/AP-Alexander Zemlianichenko

The RCMP is investigating an alleged attack on the Russian embassy in Ottawa.

The force’s national division, which is responsible for protecting foreign diplomatic properties, says members have attended the embassy to obtain relevant information.