“We will not allow those who have led their party-political system to degradation, the result of which was an encroachment on the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, to speak with us in a mentoring tone,” he said at a meeting of the State Duma.

Volodin also commented on the situation in the United States.

“Its reasons lie in a deep internal split in American society, based on the enmity unleashed throughout the country,” he said.

RT broadcasts the State Duma plenary session live.