Russia accuses Europe of doing everything it can to thwart prospect of Ukraine peace talks
In a UN General Assembly address, Russia's top diplomat accused Western countries of pumping Ukraine with weapons and helping Kyiv target civilians and infrastructure with drones.
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Russia's top diplomat accused Europe of doing everything it can to thwart the prospect of peace talks over Ukraine, in an address to the UN General Assembly.
The Russian official accused Western countries of pumping Ukraine with weapons and helping Kyiv target civilians and civilian infrastructure with drones, according to Anadolu Agency.
Sharpening rhetoric at the UN
The accusations were delivered as part of Russia's address during the General Assembly's general debate, a platform frequently used by both Moscow and Kyiv's allies to lay out their positions on the war.
The claim that European countries are actively working against the prospect of peace talks reflects Moscow's broader narrative that Western military support for Ukraine is prolonging the conflict rather than helping to resolve it.
The specific allegation regarding the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure through drone attacks was presented as evidence within the broader accusation against Western nations, though no further details were given in the available reporting.
The exchange adds to the sharp rhetorical exchanges that have characterized discussions of the Ukraine war at the United Nations, with both sides continuing to use the world body's platform to press their respective cases.
Sources
- Russia accuses Europe of doing 'everything it can to thwart' prospect of Ukraine peace talks — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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