Zakharova called Callas a “broken tape recorder” because of Russophobia
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Russian Foreign Ministry official Maria Zakharova, in an interview with TASS, criticized EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, calling her a “broken tape recorder” because of her one-sided Russophobic rhetoric, which, according to Zakharova, does not serve the interests of Brussels and EU citizens.
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Why It Matters
Relations between Russia and the European Union remain tense amid geopolitical differences, including security issues and sanctions.
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaya Kallas, has become like a “broken tape recorder” in her Russophobia. Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova stated this in an interview with TASS.
“She does not say things that would be beneficial to Brussels and the European Union in the context of the interests of the citizens of these countries. She doesn’t care about them,” the diplomat complained.
Callas “exclusively and only, like a broken record, like some broken tape recorder, relays only hatred” towards the Russian Federation, Zakharova added.
The diplomat also noted that Callas was useless to say anything. Dialogue with such personalities who do not profess anything other than a truly neo-Nazi ideology is counterproductive, the Foreign Ministry representative concluded.
Earlier, Kaya Kallas said that she would be ready to talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin if he called her. At the same time, the head of European diplomacy added that she does not support the start of negotiations with Russia on Moscow’s terms.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Dialogue between the EU and Russia will remain unlikely given Callas' current rhetoric.
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- Is Russia ready for dialogue with the EU on current terms?
- Will Callas change his rhetoric towards Russia in the near future?




