Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, telegraph channel He commented on an article in the American edition of The Hill that stated that the high level of freedom and permissiveness on the internet could contribute to the growth of anti-Semitism in the United States.
“The situation is so serious that it was at its highest level in December of this year. [в США] <…> An inter-ministerial group was formed to combat anti-Semitism,” wrote Zakharova.
According to him, the “culture of cancellation” is particularly effective in promoting the penetration of xenophobia into society.
The ease with which the “culture of cancellation” is applied to all nations <…> It has created fertile ground for the growth of anti-Semitism,” the State Department representative said.
In April, diplomat Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council declaration“The West is sinful because anti-Semitism has existed there for centuries.” According to him, at the moment the United States has found in the Russians “a way out for their complex” and easily shows Russian hostility.