Russia’s reaction to Zelensky’s ‘American visit’
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova made remarks on the items on the agenda at a press conference she held in the capital Moscow.
Assessing Zelenskiy’s visit to the US, Zakharova said: “The purpose of this visit was clear. Zelensky again went to demand financial and military assistance. Even those who will benefit from this financial support brought Zelensky to the United States.” she said she.
“The talks in Washington showed that neither Ukraine nor the United States wanted peace. They favor the continuation of conflicts.” she used the phrase.
Noting that the West supports Ukraine, Zaharova said: “The West is in favor of a long-term confrontation with Russia. Western support for the Kyiv administration confirms this. As stated by the Russian administration, all objectives within the scope of the special military operation will be achieved, taking into account the situation on the ground and the relevant facts.” he said.
“GERMANY BECAME PART OF THE PROBLEM BY SUPPORTING UKRAINE”
Assessing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s statement that “negotiation is necessary to end the conflicts in Ukraine,” Zaharova said:
“The German administration continues to send weapons to the Kyiv administration with such calls and tries to coordinate the economic war waged by the European Union (EU) against our country. Germany has become part of the problem and therefore cannot play the role of mediator. Any Berlin initiative, any role or task it tries to take on is not implemented without the permission of the United States.”
Zaharova also assessed the EU’s approach to the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, noting that “the UN Secretary General did not show a realistic and impartial position on this issue.”
“SUPPLYING S-300 TO UKRAINE WILL WEAKEN GREECE’S DEFENSE CAPABILITY”
Responding to the AA correspondent’s question about Greece’s plans to supply Ukraine with S-300 air defense systems, Zaharova stated that these plans were “provocative” and “hostile”.
Noting that by sending weapons to conflict zones, Greece would violate the agreements with Russia in the field of military technique in 1995 and 2013, Zaharova said: “Violation of the obligations of the agreement will create inevitable consequences and weaken the defense capability from Greece. .” she said she.
Expressing that all military equipment sent to kyiv will be tracked and destroyed by Russian forces, Zaharova said: “Dangerous plans can be abandoned before it is too late. We warn the Greek administration once again that it must be responsible.” she used the phrase.
“WE HOPE THAT FRANCE CONDEMNS THE ATTACK ON THE RUSSIAN CULTURAL CENTER”
On the question of whether France participated in the attacks against Russia in Africa, Zaharova recalled that on December 16 a package sent to the Russian House, which functions as a cultural center in the Central African Republic, exploded.
Stressing that it was a “terrorist attack”, Zaharova said: “If the Central African Republic had not created an artificially negative, sometimes hysterical and poisonous atmosphere around Russian representatives and experts, who carried out their duties at the invitation from Western countries, especially France, at the invitation of the country’s administration, such incidents could have been prevented,” he said.
Mariya Zakharova said they hope France will condemn the attack.
“WE CALL ON ALL COUNTRIES TO TAKE A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH”
Assessing Ukraine’s allegation that Russia bought a new batch of 250 kamikaze UAVs from Iran and used them against Ukraine, Zaharova stressed that this was a “lie”.
Saying that no shipments were made that would violate UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Zaharova called on all countries to take a responsible approach in accordance with their international obligations. (AA)