Russian newspapers highlight Europe's alleged disregard for Ukrainian army crimes, the lack of consensus at the NPT Review Conference, and the limited impact of a US-Iran memorandum on Middle East conflict resolution. Analysts also discuss rising Russian gas export prices.
The US Department of State regrets the failure to reach consensus on a final document at the NPT Review Conference, blaming disagreements over Iran's nonproliferation threat. Russia and Iran, however, pointed to US and Israeli actions as detrimental to the treaty regime.
Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that the final document at the NPT Review Conference was not approved due to the US' "hardline stance" and that of its allies, preventing consensus despite efforts by other states.
Russian Ambassador at Large Andrey Belousov has rejected allegations that Russia plans to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, calling such speculations unfounded and deliberately aimed at whipping up anti-Russian hysteria. Speaking at the 11th NPT Review Conference, he stressed that Moscow is making efforts to prevent armed confrontation between nuclear opponents and has no interest in escalating tension.
Russia warns it is closely monitoring France and Poland's discussions about joint military exercises as part of French forward nuclear deterrence, calling the plans openly provocative and cynical, especially ahead of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference on April 27.
