
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, said that many Western ambassadors, after returning from Russia, begin to criticize their governments, despite receiving funding from them, and consider the decisions of the authorities stupid and dangerous.
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Zakharova serves as the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry and regularly comments on international relations, especially in the context of relations with the West.
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, in an interview with TASS, pointed out one detail in the behavior of Western ambassadors after returning from Russia.
According to her, many go into opposition or begin to express critical assessments of their governments, despite the fact that they receive money from them during their diplomatic service.
Zakharova pointed out that many, even while remaining in their positions, behind the scenes express “not even concerns, but simply sound the alarm.” The Foreign Ministry spokeswoman added that the ambassadors consider the decisions that the authorities of their countries are forced to make under pressure from some collective blocs or a direct threat to be stupid and dangerous.

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