Kremlin: US statements about pro-Navalny protests show 'direct support for the violation of the law' | TheHill - The Hill

government for expressing support for protests that swept Russia in support of arrested opposition leader Alexei Navalny, accusing the U.S.

supports the right of all people to peaceful protest, freedom of expression,” embassy spokeswoman Rebecca Ross tweeted.

We're watching reports of protests in 38 Russian cities, arrests of 350+ peaceful protesters and journalists.

supports the right of all people to peaceful protest, freedom of expression.

officials’ reactions “indirectly constitute absolute interference in our internal affairs” and are “direct support for the violation of the law of the Russian Federation, support for unauthorized actions,” according to The Associated Press.