Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the US, British and Canadian ambassadors to protest against what it said was their “interference in Russia’s internal affairs,” the Interfax news agency reported, citing a ministry statement.
The three countries on Monday condemned Russia for jailing opposition activist Vladimir Kara-Murza for 25 years and have also called for the release of jailed American reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been charged with espionage.