Russia Says 'politicisation Of Interpol Unacceptable' Amid Western Criticism

Russia says 'politicisation of Interpol unacceptable' amid Western criticism

Moscow said on Tuesday the "politicisation of Interpol" was unacceptable after critics called on the global police body to reject a Russian candidate to lead the organisation.

Moscow, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Nov, 2018 ) :Moscow said on Tuesday the "politicisation of Interpol" was unacceptable after critics called on the global police body to reject a Russian candidate to lead the organisation.

"Today we are witnessing a foreign media campaign aimed at discrediting Russia's candidate for the post of Interpol president," interior ministry spokeswoman Irina Volk said in a statement.

"We consider the politicisation of Interpol... unacceptable," she said.