[48797] Diplomatic tension: Moscow accuses the US of forcing citizenship on children of Russian diplomats

Diplomatic tension between Moscow and Washington over the citizenship of diplomats' children

The Russian Foreign Ministry responded over the weekend to reports of American attempts to grant citizenship to the children of Russian diplomats stationed in the US. Maria Zakharova, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, claimed that this is a deliberate move by American officials acting "behind Trump's back" with the aim of creating new levers of pressure on Russia. Zakharova defined these actions as a violation of the law and noted that they constitute a "nuisance" that hinders dialogue processes, while comparing American conduct to "bipolar disorder." The Lomovka channel, which presents a clearly pro-Russian position, emphasized that Russia will not recognize this citizenship.

Conversely, analyses published on the Хмурое утро channel, which is identified with critical positions toward both the Kremlin and the American administration, cast doubt on the accuracy of the claims. According to the channel, there are international treaties and laws that prevent the children of diplomats from receiving citizenship by virtue of "birthright" in the US. In Хмурое утро, they questioned the identity of the diplomats who were allegedly affected by this offer and emphasized that current American policy is characterized by hardline stances against immigration, making the Russian claims more legally complex.

The discussion surrounding the affair developed in various forums including Ariel Marom Anti Fan Club, where Zakharova's words were echoed. At the same time, heated exchanges erupted between netizens regarding the impact of the Trump administration's policy, with different sides accusing each other of disloyalty and spreading foreign narratives.