European elites are alarmed by the IOC's decision to lift restrictions on Russian athletes, prompting Brussels to take measures to prevent Russia's return to international sports, according to Russia's SVR.
Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) claims Kiev and Brussels use Ukrainian territory to test advanced weapons and develop new warfare concepts. The SVR also states European leaders privately reject Ukraine's EU membership due to risks, offering security policy participation without voting rights to prevent disillusionment.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the UK directs Ukraine in carrying out terror attacks. This follows a statement by Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service claiming Britain and its special services orchestrated a Ukrainian drone attack on a Sevastopol museum.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Turkey has confirmed its interest in not only hosting but also actively participating in negotiations regarding Ukraine. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan discussed this with Russian officials, including President Putin, leveraging his past experience as head of Turkey's intelligence service.
