In Russia, the number of crimes committed by foreign citizens in the first half of 2022 was 12% higher than in the same period last year. This is reported by TASS with reference to the Ministry of Interior.
Foreign nationals and stateless persons committed 21.0 thousand crimes, which is 11.7% more than in January-June 2021.
Citizens of the CIS member states committed 17.2 thousand crimes (17.6% more than last year).
The number of crimes against foreigners also increased – 8,000 crimes. This is 8% more than in 2021.
Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi told US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken that Congress would do so if the US State Department did not recognize Russia as a sponsor of terrorism. One source said the White House would thus take “political cover” for increased economic pressure and “anti-Putin rhetoric”. Now Washington recognizes Syria, Iran, North Korea and Cuba as state sponsors of terrorism. “socialbites.ca” It tells what the USA can do if the Russian Federation is included in the list.