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WASHINGTON: World leaders on Wednesday (January 6) expressed shock at the violent protesters who invaded the United States Congress and attempted to overturn the results of the November 3 presidential election that gave Democratic challenger Joe Biden a victory.
Police in the US Capitol responded with guns in hand and tear gas as hundreds of protesters stormed in and tried to force Congress to undo President Donald Trump’s electoral defeat shortly after some of Trump’s fellow Republicans will launch one last effort to discard the results.
These are everyone’s reactions:
SWEDEN
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven described the incidents in a tweet as “an attack on democracy.” “President Trump and many members of Congress bear significant responsibility for what is happening now. The democratic process of electing a president must be respected.”
UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a tweet described the scenes in the US Congress as a “disgrace”, saying that the United States stood for democracy around the world and that it was “vital” now that there should be a transfer. peaceful and orderly power.
GERMANY
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said enemies of democracy would be hailed for the scenes of violence in the United States Capitol and called on Trump to accept the decision of American voters.
In a tweet posted after protesters stormed the seat of the US legislature, Maas said the violence had been caused by inflammatory rhetoric. “Trump and his supporters must finally accept the decision of the American voters and stop trampling on democracy.”
RUSSIA
“A lot of Maidan-style photographs come from DC,” Russia’s Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy posted on Twitter, referring to protests in Ukraine that toppled Russian-backed President Viktor Yanukovich in 2014.
“Some of my friends ask if someone will distribute cookies to protesters to echo Victoria Nuland’s stunt,” he said, citing a visit to Ukraine in 2013 when then-US Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland offered food to protesters. .
NATO
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg called the violent protests in Washington “shocking scenes” and said the outcome of the US democratic elections must be respected.
SPAIN
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said in a tweet: “I am following with concern the news coming from the Capitol in Washington. I am confident in the strength of American democracy.
“The new @JoeBiden presidency will overcome this tense moment, uniting the American people.”
CANADA
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed concern about the scenes of violence in Washington. “We are obviously concerned and we are following the situation minute by minute,” Trudeau told Vancouver radio station News 1130. “I believe that American democratic institutions are strong and I hope that everything will return to normal shortly.”
Foreign Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne on Twitter: “Canada is deeply shocked by the situation in Washington DC. The peaceful transition of power is critical to democracy; it must and will continue. We are closely monitoring events and our Thoughts are with American people. “
TURKEY
Turkey’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement expressing concern about the violence and called for calm and common sense while urging its citizens to avoid crowds and the protest area.
FRANCE
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Twitter: “Violence against American institutions is a serious attack on democracy. I condemn it. The will and vote of the American people must be respected.”
