Russian Envoy Says Some European Forces Open to Discussing Mercenaries in Ukraine
Rodion Miroshnik, a Russian official, claimed certain political forces in Europe are willing to engage with Moscow on the issue of foreign fighters in Ukraine.
A Russian envoy said that some political forces in Europe are prepared to hear Moscow's position on the issue of mercenaries fighting in Ukraine, according to a report by the Russian state news agency TASS.
Rodion Miroshnik, identified in the report as a Russian official addressing the matter, was quoted as saying, "It is possible to get through," in reference to prospects for dialogue with certain European stakeholders on the subject.
The report did not specify which European political forces Miroshnik was referring to, nor did it provide additional details on the nature or scope of the mercenary issue he raised.
TASS did not include independent confirmation or comment from European officials regarding the claim. The report reflects the Russian government's characterization of foreign fighters' involvement in the conflict in Ukraine, an issue that has been a recurring point of contention between Moscow and Western governments since the war began.
No further statements from European governments or independent verification of Miroshnik's remarks were included in the original report.
Sources
- Some forces in Europe ready to hear Russia out on issue of mercenaries in Ukraine — envoy — TASS (Russia)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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