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On the 23rd, illegal demonstrations were held in many places in Russia, and the US Embassy in Russia released a map before the demonstration, listing the specific time and location of the event.
In response, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced “hypocrisy is a diplomatic tool of the United States” and summoned American diplomats to ask for an explanation. Russian Presidential Press Secretary Peskov criticized the US for interfering in Russia’s internal affairs.
On the 23rd local time, demonstrations broke out in many cities in Russia, and demonstrations in Moscow, St. Petersburg and other places turned into violent conflicts.
According to the Moscow State Administration of Internal Affairs, "A group of people in Pushkin Square in Moscow, despite repeated warnings from the police, organized an illegal rally on January 23. This activity was not approved by the relevant Moscow authorities in advance. Nearly 4,000 people participated in this activity. ".
Moscow police said that riot police tried to disperse the crowd, and some demonstrators scuffled with the police and threw snowballs and water bottles.
Security officials revealed that 39 policemen were injured in Moscow, but the injuries were not serious.
Demonstrators in Yekaterinburg threw smoke bombs at riot police.
On-site photos and videos showed that many demonstrators did not wear masks and did not maintain social distancing. Experts worry that the new crown epidemic will be exacerbated.
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Prosecutor's Office emphasized that the demonstrations and assemblies held in various places on the 23rd were without approval and were a provocation and threat to public safety.
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs and the General Prosecutor’s Office have previously warned on several occasions that the organizers and participants of illegal rallies across Russia on January 23 will bear responsibility.
On the other hand, before the demonstration, the US Embassy in Russia released a map and listed the specific time and location of the event, and also claimed to "advance to the Kremlin."
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said that the US embassy’s release of information about protests in various parts of Russia is purely interfering in Russia’s internal affairs.
In an interview with the "Soroviev LIVE" program, Zakharova said: "What I see now is that the US embassy has released this kind of news. This is purely interfering in Russia's internal affairs."
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “The U.S. government should solve its own problems, including the severe division of American society caused by social injustice, inequality, and suppression of dissident ideas. The attempt by American diplomats to ignore etiquette to incite extremism is doomed to fail, and Will bring negative consequences to bilateral relations".
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that when the United States talked about congressional disturbances, it was completely different.
"Hypocrisy is a diplomatic tool of the United States, and this is especially dangerous during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take care of your own problems and stop interfering in other countries' internal affairs." The Russian Foreign Ministry also said that it will summon the head of the US embassy for serious conversations.
Russian President’s Press Secretary Peskov also stated on the 24th that the US embassy’s approach was inappropriate and that it was suspected of interfering in Russia’s internal affairs.