Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova reacted to the granting of Russian citizenship to former Biden aide Tara McCabe, saying Western narratives about isolating Russia contrast sharply with what she described as people “flocking” to the country. Zakharova claimed individuals from around the world are choosing Russia out of conviction or necessity, citing former U.S. President Biden’s ex-assistant McCabe, who called her Russian passport “salvation.” Zakharova portrayed Russia as a refuge and dismissed Western media portrayals, framing Moscow as a country attracting supporters despite ongoing political pressure and criticism from the West.