Russian official Konstantin Kosachev states that global geopolitical tensions, including the Houthi blockade and US-Iran conflict, are boosting the Northern Sea Route's appeal as an alternative transport corridor, despite sanctions posing "artificial barriers" to its development.
Konstantin Kosachev, deputy chairman of Russia's Federation Council, stated that the EU abandoned its European values by overlooking human rights violations in Baltic states during their accession, leading to its current silence on events in Ukraine.
Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, stated that a united Europe has relinquished its leadership role in shaping global values. He attributes this decline to the post-Soviet era, arguing that Europe prioritized detaching former Soviet republics from Russia's sphere of influence over upholding its own values.
Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia’s Federation Council, states it's premature to draw conclusions from the US-Iran memorandum, noting a 60-day pause on contentious issues. He expresses skepticism about US achievements, highlighting unresolved critical matters and renewed hostilities.
Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council, stated Russia is open to negotiations and compromises on the Ukraine conflict, but not on its root causes. He stressed human rights and Russia's security as non-negotiable principles, citing past attempts like the Minsk agreements and Putin's 2021 proposals as evidence of Russia's willingness to engage.
Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Russian Federation Council, stated that Israel is the only definitive loser in the conflict surrounding Iran, finding itself in a "zugzwang" situation where any move worsens its position. He cited Israel's exclusion from negotiations and time pressure due to upcoming elections as key factors.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev stated that the EU will find it difficult to identify a negotiator with Russia who is not associated with anti-Russian policies. He noted that such a person would need authority in Europe and credibility in Russia, and should not be linked to the EU's "criminal policy" towards Russia, especially concerning the Ukraine crisis.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev stated that Israel is the only definitive loser in the conflict surrounding Iran, finding itself in a "zugzwang" situation where any move worsens its position. He cited Israel's exclusion from negotiations and time pressure due to upcoming elections as key factors.
Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Russian Federation Council, stated that US rhetoric on settling the Ukrainian conflict has changed, but practical actions are lacking. He noted that Washington's support for Kyiv is no longer as extensive as under former President Joe Biden, suggesting a 'certain rollback' from previous aggressive stances.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev described UK Labour Party leadership candidate Andy Burnham as a 'dark horse,' noting his lack of national profile and criticizing the UK's democratic process amidst former PM Keir Starmer's resignation and the upcoming leadership election.
Russia and Belarus will jointly respond to any military aggression against Belarus, according to Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev. This statement comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued threats against Belarus regarding alleged equipment deployment near the Ukrainian border.
Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev stated that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky's threats to attack military hardware in Belarus must be taken seriously, calling Zelensky irrational and unpredictable and obsessed with power.
Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of Russia's Federation Council, stated that the EU should not participate in negotiations regarding Ukraine, as it would "side" with Kiev and strengthen the opposing side. He suggested dialogue with individual EU leaders is possible but not as a formal negotiation process.
