The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 1st that the US Biden administration will hold a "democratic summit" next week with the participation of leaders of democracies, "it cannot be a guide to democracy and should be." It's not. "
President Biden of the United States is planning to hold the "Democracy Summit" online for the first time on the 9th and 10th of this month, in which the leaders of democracies and others will participate.
Approximately 110 countries and regions, including Japan and European countries, have been invited, but China and Russia, which the United States positions as "despots", are not included.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on the 1st, saying, "Organizers claim to be leaders in promoting democracy and human rights in the world, but their achievements are far from ideal. The United States and its allies have spoken. He has chronic problems with his freedom and the election system, and he cannot and should not be a guide to democracy. "
Furthermore, taking the US policy of Afghanistan as an example, he said that he will keep an eye on the movement of the summit, ironically saying, "A military adventure that imposes democratization caused a bloody war and brought about a national tragedy." increase.
The Biden administration is seen as aiming to counter China and Russia by strengthening ties with allies and friends who share the values of democracy, and Russia has strongly restrained such movements.