Russian Diplomat Says EU Withholding Moscow's Denials of Plans to Attack Europe
A senior Russian envoy to the OSCE said the European Union has kept Russian denials of plans to attack European countries from public view.
A senior Russian diplomat has accused the European Union of withholding Moscow's denials of plans to attack European countries from public view, according to Russian state media.
Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's Permanent Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), made the claim in remarks carried by the Russian news agency TASS. Polyansky pointed to the long-standing restrictions on Russian media outlets operating in EU member states as part of the context for his complaint.
The European Union has restricted the operation of several Russian state-affiliated broadcasters and news outlets within its territory since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, citing concerns about disinformation.
Polyansky did not, according to the available remarks, specify which particular Russian statements he was referring to or provide additional detail on how the denials were allegedly suppressed.
The comments come amid continuing tension between Russia and European governments, several of which have in recent months raised concerns about potential threats from Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine.
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