The Russian government called them US Ambassador in MoscowJohn Sullivan, to express his discomfort after US President Joe Biden, described as a “War criminal” to his Russian counterpart, Wladimir Putin. He notes that relations are “on the verge of collapse”.
Russia’s foreign ministry has deemed his words “unacceptable” and “undignified” for a senior official like Biden. He warns that any “hostile” action against Moscow will be “firmly and resolutely” rejected. He also drew the American diplomat’s attention to the need to ensure normal working conditions for Russian diplomatic missions in the United States.
The note indicates that the US President’s comments “unworthy of a statesman of so high rankbrought RussianAmerican relations to the brink of collapse.”
term “war criminal”
Biden last week used the term “war criminal” to refer to Putin. He holds him responsible for the abuses committed in connection with the military offensive in Ukraine. The United States has passed several rounds of sanctions against Russia, including an energy embargo.
The US Embassy in Moscow has said only that Sullivan asked the Russian government to do so provide consular assistance several American citizens arrested. It invokes international law and “basic human decency.
Washington has complained that Moscow denied for “months” that US consular authorities could have access to these individuals. “This is totally unacceptable”has condemned the embassy on her Twitter account.