The Russian Embassy in the United States rejected the allegations of Russian influence on protests in Charlotsville

The Russian embassy in Washington commented on the statement of the American Congressman Tom Garrett, in which he accused Russia of riots in Charlottsville in 2017.

"On the eve of the anniversary of clashes on racial and social grounds in Charlotsville, some American politicians find nothing better, as here to look for a" Russian trace ". The Republican Congressman T. Garrett recently told CNN to the CNN television channel that the FBI director at a closed briefing answered the question of the" role of Russia "in the incident," the incident said in the incident. Service of the diplomatic mission on Facebook .

"The question arises: where is at least one fact in confirmation of these insinuations? They are not in principle, as there is not a single evidence of others, as absurd accusations against Russia of interference with American internal affairs. We regularly draw attention to this and the general public," the diplomats noted.

The diplomatic mission emphasized that they would not be surprised if Russia is accused of organizing protests in Washington, dedicated to the anniversary of CharlotteSville.

“After all, it is much easier to transfer responsibility to others than to solve internal problems confirming that after more than 150 years after the official cancellation of slavery, interracial tension in the United States seems to have not been outlined,” the diplomats summed up.

Last Saturday, the American Congressman-Republican from Virginia, Thomas Garrett, said that the FBI considers protests in Charlotsville related to the "influence of Russia" on the internal affairs of the United States.

In Washington, several shares were held related to events in Charlottsville

On the eve of the American capital, an authorized action of nationalists in front of the White House was held. It was originally to be attended by up to 400 people, but ultimately only about 25 appeared, including the organizer, TASS reports.

The arrival of supporters of the ultra -right ideology in Washington caused mass indignation, as a result of which several demonstrations of their opponents were held at the same time as the nationalists' action, the number of which was estimated at several thousand people.

As a result, the demonstration of ultra-right activists ended almost two hours earlier than planned due to heavy rain. According to NBC , the right -wing radicals left the cordoned territory adjacent to the White House, under the protection of the police. At this moment, opponents began to throw nationalists with eggs and bottles.

When the ultra -rights left the place of their meeting, a brawl began between supporters of anti -fascist associations and employees of the US Secret Service. The detentions were not reported. In general, both the campaign of nationalists and the large -scale actions of their opponents were peacefully and without serious incidents.