Russian Foreign Ministry reacts to “dramatic moment” of violence in Washington
In its first comments on the chaotic events at the US Capitol on Wednesday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said it wishes “the friendly people of America” to go through this “dramatic moment in their own history with dignity.”
A spokesperson for the ministry criticized the US election system, calling it “archaic,” and claimed it created “opportunities” for violations:
“At the same time, we once again point to the fact that the electoral system in the United States is archaic, it does not meet modern democratic standards, creating opportunities for numerous violations, and the American media have become an instrument of political struggle,” spokesperson for the ministry, Maria Zakharova, said as quoted by RIA Novosti.
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“This largely caused the split in society that can be now observed in the United States,” she added.
Meanwhile, Elections in Russia have been long criticized for multiple violations, from ballot stuffing to lack of real competition, according to both foreign and domestic observing organizations.
The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) said that 2018 Russian presidential elections have been characterized by “restrictions on fundamental freedoms and lack of genuine competition.”
