Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson for Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, addressed an article in the American publication The Hill. The piece argued that expansive online freedom and permissiveness might fuel anti-Semitism in the United States.
Zakharova noted that the situation had grown so serious that it reached a peak in December. She indicated that an inter-ministerial group had been formed to fight anti-Semitism in the country, a claim she attributed to statements in Washington.
She added that the rising trend of cancel culture plays a particularly effective role in spreading xenophobia through society. The ease with which cancel culture can be applied across nations has created fertile ground for anti-Semitic sentiments, according to Zakharova, who spoke on behalf of the Russian side.
The remarks come amid ongoing discussions about how social dynamics online intersect with real world prejudice. A spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that cultural battles online often translate into tangible expressions of hostility, affecting international dialogue and policy. The statements were presented as part of a broader critique of Western discourse on freedom, tolerance, and accountability, as seen in recent remarks attributed to the Russian side in discussions with foreign media.
In a related public communication in April, Konstantin Kosachev, deputy speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, commented that Western societies have longstanding issues with anti-Semitism. He argued that the West bears a historical burden on this front, and suggested that Russia views current Western attitudes as a mirror reflecting certain internal tensions. Kosachev also claimed that the United States has identified Russians as a convenient focal point to project its own frustrations, a view he framed as a strategic misinterpretation of bilateral relations, as reported through official channels and subsequent media discussions, noted by observers and analysts responsible for monitoring diplomatic rhetoric.