Russian Diplomat Says EU Approach to Ukraine Conflict Remains Unchanged

A Russian diplomat said Moscow has observed no change in the European Union's approach to resolving the conflict in Ukraine, according to a report by Russian state news agency TASS.

Yulia Zhdanova, identified as a Russian diplomat, was cited as saying that hostilities by what she described as the "Kiev regime," backed by its European allies, continue alongside what she called an intensification of military activities near Russia's borders.

The claims were reported by TASS, a Russian state-controlled news agency, and reflect the position of Russian officials on the conflict. The statement could not be independently verified, and TASS did not provide additional detail on the specific EU actions or policies referenced by Zhdanova.

The European Union and Ukrainian officials have not immediately responded to the characterization reported by TASS. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has involved sustained military and diplomatic engagement from EU member states in support of Kyiv.

This report is based solely on information published by TASS and attributed to the named Russian diplomat.