Press Secretary of the President Dmitry Peskov commented on the negative slogans against the Federal government, chanted by the residents of the Khabarovsk territory, protesting against the dismissal and arrest of the head of the region Sergey Furgala.
According to Peskov, the anti-Moscow slogans are “individuals” from among the opposition, who are trying to use the protests for political purposes.
“Now, I know this is a fashion trend for the representatives of a quasi-opposition, which is not averse there is a little noise, try a little to earn some points on this situation,” – quoted Peskov “Medusa” in his telegram channel.
Speaking about the protests in General, Peskov called the discontent of Khabarovsk “an acute emotional reaction”. Furgal was popular among the locals, but it was “unusual, extraordinary situation”, in which he was arrested and removed from office.
against participants of protests in the region, Peskov said that the Kremlin does not consider them to be hirelings of the West and provocateurs. He added that President Vladimir Putin would like to communicate with people, but as soon as his work schedule does not mean a trip to Khabarovsk Krai.
the Governor of Khabarovsk territory Sergey Furgala was arrested July 10, in the case of the killings of businessmen. This aroused the indignation of the festival and led to a days-long protest against his arrest that continues to this day. Putin’s decree of July 20, Furgal was dismissed “in connection with loss of trust”. On the same day the President appointed the acting as the Deputy of the state Duma from LDPR Mikhail Degtyarev.
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