Ministry of foreign Affairs of Russia considers an attack in Minneapolis by U.S. police of RIA Novosti as “a manifestation of unwarranted cruelty”. Police sprayed tear gas in the face of the journalist Michael Turgiev and the members of the crew of the TV channel VICE.
the Incident occurred after police broke up a protest of residents of the city. The mess in Minneapolis began after the death in detention of a black American George Floyd.
according to Moscow, employee use of American law enforcement of rubber bullets and tear of aerosols against media workers is unacceptable. Especially, after presenting the press card.
the foreign Ministry reminded the US government of the responsibility to protect journalists in the performance of professional duties in accordance with international law.
“urge relevant international organizations and human rights NGOs to properly respond to this outrage,” said Russian diplomats.
