TASS26.06.2026Dünya7 dk okumaRussia

Russia-West Tensions Escalate Amidst Accusations and Military Posturing

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Russia accuses the West of 'legal war' and discrimination, while military reports mention Polish mercenaries in Ukraine.
Tensions rise over drone recovery, prisoner exchanges, and alleged terrorism promotion.
Global bodies like the UN and OSCE face scrutiny.

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Russia views Western actions as discriminatory and a violation of international law, while the West expresses concerns over Russian military activities and alleged human rights abuses. International organizations are caught in the geopolitical crossfire.

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Russia now in state of legal war with West — Foreign Ministry

According to Gennady Kuzmin, this also concerns legal initiatives within international organizations "aimed at isolating countries of the multipolar world, including Russia"

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Russia may formally withdraw from the OSCE if diplomatic relations continue to deteriorate.
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Increased naval activity in the Asia-Pacific region will continue, potentially leading to further US-China friction.
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