Employees of Russian embassies in Western countries are subject to constant attacks and regular recruitment attempts. This statement was made by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Maria Zakharova, on the broadcast of the TV channel. “Moscow 24”.
“Our embassies are literally under siege,” says the diplomat.
According to Zakharova, recently Russian diplomats in Western countries were forced to work in conditions similar to hybrid warfare: the accounts of Russian diplomatic missions were frozen, payment for public services was made impossible, and the diplomats themselves and their places of residence were attacked, including with stones and “Molotov cocktails”.
“Real information harassment, endless recruitment approaches,” a foreign policy department representative listed.
He also stated via email that harassment methods have become more sophisticated over the years, such as placing posters and propaganda materials in front of embassies.
Zakharova in September he was angry A new wave of Russophobic propaganda campaigns in Sweden.
Previously at Public Chamber discussed Report on modern Russophobia.