Russian envoy to Ireland hits out at condemnation of Putin's election
Russian ambassador to Ireland Yuriy Filatov said the comments represented an 'outright interference into internal affairs' of Russia and disrespect for Russian people.
The Russian ambassador to Ireland has hit out at sweeping condemnation in Ireland, Europe and within the UN and other international bodies of the so-called elections in Russia.
That exercise saw the re-election of President Vladimir Putin, with 87% of the vote, for a further six years in what is his fifth term in office.
