She noted that the reaction to unauthorized actions in Russia is viewed by Western countries as "suppression of peaceful protests", while the same is considered a "national security" issue in their own states.
Zakharova recalled that during the protests in the Netherlands against anti-coronavirus restrictions, the police used batons, tear gas and water cannons, and as a result of the actions, “large-scale investigations were launched to identify the persons involved in the rallies”.
“I have a question - why do not our colleagues in the Western blocs - NATO, the EU - condemn each other?
Why is there not a single G7 statement with at least some reaction to the situation in the Netherlands, Germany, France? ... They never condemn themselves, they don't even comment, "the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized.
According to her, this is from the West a demonstration of "amazing hypocrisy."
“Only, apparently, to the east of the European Union, the crackdown on illegal demonstrations is considered cruel,” Zakharova added.
She also suggested that Western partners "worried about democracy in Russia" focus on solving their own problems.
Earlier it was reported that as a result of the riots in different cities of the Netherlands, more than 150 people were detained.
On several occasions, the police used force to disperse demonstrations.
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the protests constituted "criminal violence."