Zaharova Responds to US with Scathing Criticism: 'The West's Mask Has Been Uncovered'

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova has responded to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's accusations against Iran with a scathing criticism. Zakharova criticized the US's understanding of diplomacy and stated that Western countries use diplomatic negotiations only as a means to gain time for war preparations.In her statement on social media, Zakharova

The entire world has now understood what 'Western-style negotiations' mean. First, you accuse your counterparts of not being willing to negotiate and of violating agreements; then you admit that the entire process is actually a cover for preparing for war.

criticized the US's approach to diplomacy. She also referred to the past Minsk Agreements process, stating that the West had previously employed a similar strategy against Russia, and that they had not forgotten the 'Russia is violating the Minsk Agreements' rhetoric.US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had previously accused Iran of not being serious about negotiating with the US.Zakharova's statement signifies Russia's strong response to the US's accusations against Iran.