China News Service, January 24. According to the Russian Satellite Network report on the 24th, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs commented on the US Embassy’s statement on illegal gatherings, stating that attempts to incite extremism will bring negative consequences to Russia-US relations.
According to reports, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pointed out that “it is not the first time that the US Embassy in Russia has shown contempt for diplomatic practices and rules, including posting information on the Internet to support illegal demonstrations in various parts of Russia. In fact, this is encouraging people to resort to violence. Action, and the event organizers shamelessly lured minors to participate in the protest."
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated, “The U.S. government should solve its own problems, including the serious division of American society caused by social injustice, inequality, and suppression of dissent. American diplomats ignore etiquette and attempt to incite extremism are doomed to fail. And it will bring negative consequences to bilateral relations."
Earlier, the U.S. Embassy issued a statement in the context of demonstrations and rallies in various parts of Russia, saying that it “closely monitors news about the outbreak of protests in 38 Russian cities”.
The US embassy also pointed out that it "supports the right of the Russian people to peacefully demonstrate and express their opinions."
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova also said on the 23rd that it had urgently summoned US diplomats in Russia, and Russia asked the US diplomats to act on the US embassy’s announcement of the time and location of demonstrations in major cities in Russia on January 23. Explanation.
People from many places in Russia held a parade and rally on January 23 to support the opposition Navalny.
During the parade and assembly, someone threw snowballs, bottles and other objects at the police.
The police arrested a number of marchers.