Key facts
- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Russia.
- A Mexican official, Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, made a racist gesture towards Korean fans at a World Cup match.
- The incident occurred during the South Korea vs. Czech Republic World Cup game.
- Miramontes is the president of the Jalisco State Surveying and Geomatics Engineers Association.
- Calls have been made for a public apology and FIFA action.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is scheduled to visit Russia, marking the first such visit since international sanctions were imposed following the conflict in Ukraine. This visit highlights ongoing diplomatic engagements despite geopolitical tensions.
In a separate incident, a Mexican official has faced intense backlash after being captured on video making a racist 'slant-eye' gesture towards Korean fans at a 2026 World Cup match. The man, identified as Ulises Fernando Bernal Miramontes, president of the Jalisco State Surveying and Geomatics Engineers Association, was seen performing the gesture during the game between South Korea and the Czech Republic. The video, shared by a Korean influencer, quickly went viral, sparking widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.