Geopolitics
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Rules Out Negotiations on Ukraine Conflict
Alexander Mercouris
Russia Destroys Arms Dump Huge Blast; Zelensky Begs Patriots Says Russia Ground Advance Unimportant
What was said
"Recent statements by Europeans about their readiness to resume dialogue with Russia are nothing more than a diversionary tactic. The aim of the European Union and its member countries is to increase their role as the militarized vanguard of the anti-Russian West and to preserve the Kiev regime as an instrument of the constant military pressure on Russia. We do not see conflict. We do not have aggressive plans. However, we will undoubtedly fight back against any encroachments on our vital interests."
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov dismissed European overtures for dialogue as tactical deception and stated Washington has aligned with Europe's militarized approach to the Ukraine conflict. The statement effectively closes the door on diplomatic resolution that Moscow had previously left open. This shift in Russian position coincides with expectations that the special military operation will be upgraded to a broader anti-terrorism framework.
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- Alexander Mercouris
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- Russia Destroys Arms Dump Huge Blast; Zelensky Begs Patriots Says Russia Ground Advance Unimportant
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