European politicians have a new object for attacks. It was the chairman of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker. To anger the political elite, it was enough of the smallest thing: it was enough just to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a formal congratulation on winning the election. The leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament, Ashley Fox, said that his "shameful" letter Junker "panders" the Russian leader. "Congratulate Vladimir Putin on his victory in the elections. already bad enough. But the fact that he did not say anything about Russia's responsibility for a nerve-gas attack on innocent people in my constituency is disgusting, "the statement of the politician quoted The Telegraph.

Fox was joined by former Prime Minister of Belgium, head of the group of liberal democrats in the European Parliament Guy Verhofstadt. "Now is not the best time for congratulations. We will always need a dialogue with Russia, but closer ties should be conditioned by respect for the international order and fundamental values, "wrote the former prime minister. And British parliamentarian Sarah Wollaston called the letter "shameful".

It is difficult to understand the hysteria of Euro-politicians. Junker holds high office in EU authorities. To send the leaders of neighboring countries congratulations on their election to the post - just a part of political etiquette. The head of the European Commission simply fulfilled his duties. In addition, his message is written in extremely dry language.

"I would like to convey to you my congratulations on your re-election. Our common goal should be the restoration of a co-operative pan-European security system, "- that's all that Juncker squeezed out of himself. But this was enough for baiting.

Together with Juncker, another high-ranking politician was attacked. US Senator John McCain, Russia's longtime "friend", shamed the head of the White House, Donald Trump, for a congratulatory call to Putin. According to the Republican, the US President thereby offended not only Americans, but also Russians who did not vote for Putin.

The results of the presidential elections in Russia split the Western world. The head of each country and every pan-European body had to make a choice - to congratulate Vladimir Putin or not. In addition to Yunker and Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron sent congratulations to the Russian leader. The head of the European Council Donald Tusk and the president of Poland Andrzej Duda refused to send greeting telegrams.

Presidential elections in Russia last Sunday, March 18. The victory was won by Vladimir Putin, gaining more than 76% of the vote with a turnout of about 65%.