Zakharova commented on Truss's election promises to "ensure the defeat of Russia"

“Such statements speak of her extreme aggressiveness and painful ambitions,” she said.

Zakharova recalled the deteriorating situation in the economic, financial and socio-economic spheres in the UK.

According to the diplomat, in London they resort to anti-Russian rhetoric in order not to explain to voters the reasons for making decisions that hit the lives of the British.

Earlier, Truss announced the start of her election campaign.

She promised, if she is elected prime minister of the country and leader of the Conservative Party, to continue the line of confrontation with Russia and helping Ukraine achieve victory.