Zakharova on the possibility of non-recognition of the US elections: we have clear criteria for assessing the possibility of non-recognition by Moscow the future of the US elections. She stated this on the air of the Russia 24 TV channel, RIA Novosti reports.
Zakharova noted that Russia has “absolutely clear criteria” for assessing electoral processes in other countries. At the same time, she stressed that this is an internal affair of the state. According to her, Moscow, when assessing the elections, proceeds from facts and reality, and is also guided by certain criteria. Zakharova added that Russia is sending its observers as part of international missions to elections in other states.
“And coming up with such schemes is not our approach,” Zakharova noted, commenting on the draft resolution of US Congressmen Steve Cohen and Joe Wilson, in which it is proposed not to recognize Russian President Vladimir Putin as the head of state if he decides to run for this position in 2024.
Earlier, Zakharova said that the resolution of American congressmen is not just interference in the affairs of another state, but “such an autumn intervention.” According to her, she hoped that Washington would hold out at least until spring, but for some reason the United States broke down in November. “Maybe the autumn is warm, I don’t know,” the diplomat noted.
On November 19, it became known that US Congressmen Cohen and Wilson submitted to the House of Representatives a resolution not to recognize the presidential elections in Russia in 2024 in the event that if Putin takes part in them. At the same time, it was noted that if this document is adopted, it will be of a recommendatory nature.