Usa: Unanimous condemnation of the assault on Congress. But for Moscow 'they have an undemocratic electoral system'

Unanimous condemnation of the assault on the US Congress from around the world.

Although with heavy distinctions like that of Moscow.

"We draw attention - said the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova, quoted by Interfax - to the fact that the electoral system in the United States is archaic, does not meet modern democratic standards, creates opportunities for numerous violations and the US media are become an instrument of political struggle ".

"To a large extent, this is what caused the division of society evident in the United States," Zakharova said.

"We wish the friendly people of the United States to go through this dramatic period of their history with dignity", continued Zakharova, stressing that Moscow considers Washington's protests as "an internal matter of the United States".

Former President Obama spoke of "great dishonor and shame" for the United States but not "a complete surprise".

The violence, he said, was "incited by a president who kept lying about the election result".

"Violence is incompatible with the exercise of political rights and democratic freedoms", the words of the Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte, who also underlined: "We look forward to working together with President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to jointly promoting a global agenda of growth, sustainability and inclusion ".

Words of condemnation to Washington's violence also came from all European leaders, from Macron to von der Leyen and Johnson.

Protest also from the world of American sports.

The images that arrived in the US "filled me with anger and sadness," said Angela Merkel, speaking in a virtual CSU political demonstration.

"I regret that President Trump has not acknowledged the defeats in the elections since November and that he has not done so even yesterday," he added.

"Doubts have been raised about the outcome of the elections and the atmosphere has been prepared for last night's events."

The attack on the Capitol was "shameful and must be strongly condemned", said Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu while meeting US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin in Jerusalem.

"For generations - he added - US democracy has been a source of inspiration for the whole world and for Israel. It has always been an inspiration to me. Violent riots are the exact opposite of the values ​​that Americans and Israelis consider sacred" .

"I have no doubts that US democracy - he concluded - will have the upper hand".