Where are sanctions: Russian state duma member enjoys summer in Europe PHOTO

Russian politician Vladimir Plotnikov was re-elected for the 7th and 8th State Dumas respectively last year and was formerly the deputy of the Volgograd Oblast Duma and a member of the upper house of the Federation Assembly of Russia. He is reportedly a close associate of Vladimir Putin, who is continuing Russia's terrifying war in Ukraine - despite the country being smashed by crippling sanctions from countries throughout the world.

Visegrad 24, which reports news from the Visegrad countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia) has tweeted a picture of Plotnikov on holiday, believed to be with his daughter, claiming they are in the picturesque Italian city, the Daily Express informs. 

Sonia Plotnikova had posted the picture on her Instagram account, with the message: "Dad".

Vladimir Plotnikov and his daughter Sonia in Croatia (Sonia's Instagram post)

In a furious outburst, the news service wrote alongside this Twitter post: "The Russian MP Vladimir Plotnikov is currently enjoying his vacation in Venice, Italy.

"Why do we still allow Russia’s warmongering Putin-allies to enter and enjoy the beauty of the European continent?"

The picture and accompanying message also triggered a furious response among plenty of Twitter users.

"Battlefield Ukraine" (@BattlefieldUkr) wrote: "Why isn't he enjoying summer in Russia if it is so amazing, but in the decadent West?

"Also, why are Russian politicians even allowed to enter the EU?"

Twitter user "Yumi (@zikifa) raged: "Russians hate NATO so much, but are okay to go to Italy - which is part of NATO, for holidays."

In mid-March, the Russian politician's daughter Sonia Plotnikova, made the headlines after extending her support to Putin's aggressive moves in Ukraine.

In a post on her Instagram account to show her support for her home country, she also called Russia the "world's strongest country".

Meanwhile, Plotnikova's Instagram story posts show her to be in Slovenia, Austria, and Croatia (with her father), as well, Caliber.Az reports.