This is stated in a message on the diplomatic mission page on Facebook.
It is noted that Russian diplomats visited the US State Department and demanded an immediate withdrawal of the request for extradition of Korshunov.
“They expressed strong protest against illegal actions. They demanded an explanation of the reasons for his detention and the immediate withdrawal of the request for the extradition of our compatriot, ”the report said.
The embassy called inadmissible "the vicious practice of the US authorities to unleash their hunt" for Russians around the world. The report says that this is contrary to international law and leads to further degradation and unpredictability of relations between Russia and the United States.
Earlier, the US Department of Justice said that Russian Korshunov faces prison. He is accused of stealing trade secrets.
Korshunov was arrested on August 30 at Naples Airport on the basis of an international warrant issued by the United States.