Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman, stated that the West aims to erase Russian culture and rewrite history to prevent Russia from drawing strength from its past. She believes actions like demolishing monuments and 'canceling' culture are part of this effort.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has strongly criticized the West's handling of the appointment of a new High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, calling it a 'calamitous practice' that bypasses the UN Security Council and exacerbates the country's crisis.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Western attempts to appoint Louis Crischock as interim high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina are without legal basis. She cited the Dayton Agreement, which does not recognize an acting high representative, and noted that only a UN Security Council-approved candidate can hold such powers.
Russia has never terminated its membership in the Steering Committee of the Peace Implementation Council, stated Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She cited the 'chairmanship' of Christian Schmidt, supported by Western countries, as the reason for Russia's temporary participation freeze.
Russia's Foreign Ministry reports 38 civilians, including one child, were killed and 270 injured in Ukrainian attacks over the past week. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine's leadership of intensifying terror to demonstrate weapon effectiveness to Western allies.
Russia has banned diesel exports to stabilize its domestic market following Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries, which have caused gasoline shortages and price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian missile and drone attacks killed at least three in Kyiv and four in Odesa.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Ukraine's refusal to repatriate the bodies of its fallen soldiers is "without precedent and unparalleled in history," calling it a unique stance among nations.
Sweden's ambassador to Moscow was summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry following drone attacks on the Russian Embassy in Stockholm. Russia cited Sweden's obligations under the Vienna Convention and demanded prompt investigation results.
Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Swedish Ambassador Anna Christina Therese Johannesson to protest "terrorist threats" and "physical drone attacks" on the Russian embassy in Sweden, according to spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Poland's arms supplies, linking them to the Volhynia massacre. This follows the declassification of an FSB document identifying Dmitry Klyachkivsky as an initiator of the 1943 massacre of Poles.
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that overnight mass strikes across Ukraine targeted military and strategic sites used by Kyiv to kill civilians. Mayor Klitschko described it as a "terrible night for Kiev" with the "largest attack."
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen of being an "excellent liar" regarding statements that Russia cut off natural gas supplies to Europe. Zakharova stated Russia never cut off gas and suggested EU citizens could sue von der Leyen for the alleged lie, attributing current problems to EU sanctions.
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that the US has not informed Moscow of any changes in its stance on the Ukraine settlement. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also accused Kiev of not seeking peace and attempting to escalate the conflict.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's announcement of a '40-day operation' confirms the 'terrorist nature' of the Kiev regime, citing xenophobia and neo-Nazism as underlying ideologies.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Moldova is preventing the withdrawal of Russian troops from Transnistria and is shifting responsibility. She emphasized that settling the Transnistrian conflict is a prerequisite for troop withdrawal, citing 1992 and 1997 documents.
Russia believes that escalating tensions in the Middle East will not deter international partners from launching the North-South International Transport Corridor, according to Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. She emphasized the corridor's importance for connecting Eurasia with the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean, and Russia's commitment to developing continental transport infrastructure.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the European Union must abandon its aggressive anti-Russian policy and end all unfriendly actions, including interference in domestic affairs, to normalize relations with Moscow.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the ICAO Council merely 'rubber-stamped' the MH17 crash investigation, showing extreme bias and ignoring Ukraine's alleged involvement. Russia has filed a memorandum with the International Court of Justice to challenge the ICAO's decision, which it claims baselessly blamed Russia for the 2014 crash.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated Russia will take "compensatory measures" in response to the deployment of US intermediate-range missile systems in Japan, warning against such "destructive steps" and emphasizing cooperation with partners in the Asia-Pacific.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed the Kiev regime's atrocities against civilians and POWs surpass the cruelty of international terrorists, citing sophisticated psychological/physical violence, torture, and branding of Russian servicemen, while ignoring international humanitarian law.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has dismissed accusations from The Netherlands regarding Russian hackers, stating that no evidence has been provided and calling the claims "rabid Russophobia." She noted that The Hague has not sent any official requests for investigation.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the recent Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk, Poland, stating that the 10 billion euro agreements are primarily loans that will force Kiev to privatize assets and undermine its sovereignty, rather than genuinely rebuild the country.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that EU aid allocated for Ukraine's reconstruction will likely be misappropriated by Ukrainian officials and remain in Europe, citing high corruption levels and competition for funds.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the deaths of 21 students in a "terrorist attack" on a teacher training college in Starobelsk, blaming the "Kiev regime" and vowing to preserve their memory, while criticizing Western media silence.
