Russian Foreign Ministry called US exit from WHO counterproductive

“This decision seems counterproductive to us,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

Ryabkov added that this decision reflects the US policy of unilateral actions, including “dismissive and ignoring priorities.”

Also, the deputy foreign minister noted that the adoption of such decisions in a pandemic "does not entail anything other than further polarization of public opinion and the further weakening of multilateral institutions."

Earlier, the United States notified the Secretary General of UN Anthony Guterres of withdrawal from WHO. The decision will enter into force on July 6, 2021.