After economic sanctions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Britain's Commonwealth War Graves Commission could no longer fund the maintenance of 663 British military graves in Russia. However, mutual understanding seems to have prevailed, as the Russians are believed to continue maintaining these graves. The commission oversees Soviet graves in the UK and has reports that suggest the Russian navy is caring for the British graves, demonstrating a commitment to honoring military history despite political tensions. Observations from a British diplomat and a Russian historian confirm good maintenance of these cemeteries.
The British Commonwealth War Graves Commission has continued to maintain 674 Soviet graves in the UK despite sanctions, showcasing ongoing mutual respect for military history.
Photos of the graves in Arkhangelsk from an amateur Russian historian confirm that they are being maintained, indicating that respect for the dead transcends political conflict.
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