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Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has claimed that systemic terror against Serbs in Kosovo is intensifying. She further accused Western countries of encouraging ethnic cleansing in the region.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova called for an investigation into "anti-Russian manifestations" in Georgia, citing "several serious incidents" involving Russian citizens amid concerns over alleged "Russophobia."
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced that an agreement reached with Damascus regarding the future of Russian military bases in Syria will strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
Moscow has noted a shift in Sofia's rhetoric towards Russia and the war in Ukraine since Rumen Radev's government took power, with the Russian Foreign Ministry stating that Bulgaria's position has become 'more moderate' and 'rational'.
Moscow has strongly condemned France's decision to expel Russian journalist Ksenia Fedorova, calling the move unacceptable and an act of persecution. French authorities reportedly consider Fedorova an 'agent of influence'.
The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman stated that Moscow is receptive to discussing new ideas and proposals for ending the war in Ukraine. However, the Kremlin also noted that it has not yet seen anything tangible regarding any new peace initiatives.
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted a provocative message on social media commemorating July 13, 1944, as the day the Red Army 'liberated' Vilnius from Nazi occupation, a narrative that has drawn strong reactions.
Lithuanian acting Interior Minister Vladislavas Kondratovičius has refuted claims by the Russian Foreign Ministry that Baltic states are preparing to deport Russian-speaking residents, stating such thoughts are not even being considered.
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, publicly criticized Ursula von der Leyen, calling her an 'extraordinary liar.' This statement was made in reference to the delivery of Russian gas to Europe.
Moldova's Ambassador to Russia, Lilian Darii, was summoned by the Russian Foreign Ministry and handed a protest note regarding the alleged detention of Russian diplomatic couriers at Chisinau International Airport.
The Romanian Ambassador to Moscow was summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The reason for the summons was announced by Maria Zakharova.
An ancient monastery in Kyiv was damaged by Russian attacks, drawing widespread international condemnation. Ukrainian officials are assessing the damage to the historic site, while diplomatic efforts continue with discussions between leaders like Trump, Putin, and Zelensky regarding the conflict.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has delivered a message to the French, German, and British ambassadors, accusing their countries of pursuing a 'destructive policy' regarding the war in Ukraine. This statement highlights escalating diplomatic tensions.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Moscow believes Kyiv lied to Budapest about guaranteeing the rights of Hungarians in Transcarpathia, citing Ukraine's failure to legally formalize its commitments.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has voiced strong disapproval of the 'Platinum Wolf' military exercise in Serbia, supported by the U.S. Army, stating that NATO is 'squeezing Serbia like a snake around its neck'. Serbia maintains the exercise aims to improve capacities and mutual understanding among participating countries.
Russian security official Sergei Shoigu stated that Moscow is ready to launch an attack on Kyiv 'at any moment,' according to state media. The Russian Foreign Ministry also issued a threat of new 'systematic strikes' targeting 'central' areas.
Russia has threatened to launch a series of systematic strikes on Kyiv and urged the United States to evacuate its embassy staff from the Ukrainian capital. This comes after an 18-year-old was arrested for allegedly assisting Russia in one of its largest attacks on Kyiv.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has dismissed The Insider's reporting on Russian influence operations in Armenia as "false anti-Russia propaganda," amidst escalating economic pressure.
A Tass correspondent has had their accreditation revoked in Austria, a rare move that was communicated by the Russian Foreign Ministry in March.
During a visit to Moscow, Japanese MP Muneo Suzuki revealed that Russian Foreign Ministry officials proposed that Foreign Minister Lavrov meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi to resume bilateral political dialogue.
The spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry emphasized that Bulgaria is a country that professes its own national interests and is ready to implement them, implying it acts as "almost a dissident" in Europe following Radev's victory.
France Télévisions is defending itself after a scandal erupted over an interview with Sergey Lavrov, which the Russian Foreign Ministry allegedly intentionally mistranslated and distorted for propaganda purposes.
"Given the killing of 200 journalists in Gaza, today's events cannot be called accidental," the Russian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Telegram, without naming Israel.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Moldova for banning Russian war propaganda films, using the movie 'Terminator' as an analogy to attack Chișinău.
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, made a statement asserting that Europe should 'keep its mouth shut'.
Maria Zakharova, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, commented on the declassification of US Justice Department documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting they revealed Epstein's connections with prominent figures in Western politics, finance, and academia.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that systemic terror against Serbs is intensifying in Kosovo and accused Western countries of encouraging ethnic cleansing.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia is the only "guarantor" of Ukraine's sovereignty.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued belligerent statements against Romania after Bucharest recently acquired the Giurgiulești International Port in Moldova, with Director Yuri Pilipson expressing Russia's disapproval.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova again threatened Poland, prompting a response from Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, who stated it was "time for facts."
The Russian Embassy has accused Ukraine of being responsible for a bombing at a Moscow restaurant that killed five people. Reports suggest that Russian Aerospace Forces commander Alexander Chayko was the alleged target of the attack.
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui is on an official visit to Russia, as confirmed by state media and the Russian foreign ministry. The visit comes amid speculation about a potential trip by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Moscow.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, has accused Western countries of attempting to erase Russian culture. She stated that the West's actions are aimed at eliminating Russian cultural influence.
The Swedish ambassador to Russia has been summoned to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, indicating a diplomatic incident or discussion.
Moldova prohibited entry to Russian diplomatic couriers, leading to a protest from the Russian Foreign Ministry which summoned the Moldovan ambassador over the incident at Chișinău Airport.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova accused Romania of intending to 'annex' Moldova, stating that 'unification implies mutual desire' and calling it 'nothing but absorption'.
The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry criticized Moldovan authorities for prosecuting pro-Russian activist Alexei Petrovich on charges of war propaganda, calling it 'cynicism'.
The ambassadors of France, Germany, and Britain held a rare meeting with senior Russian diplomats at the Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow. The discussions focused on the Ukraine war, with the European envoys making a push for peace talks.
Canadian Defense Minister David McGuinty stated that Canada will continue its support for Ukraine, responding to a Russian Foreign Ministry statement condemning recent drone manufacturing agreements.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that the populations of Gagauzia and Transnistria do not see themselves as part of Romania or the European Union, in response to a question about potential Russian assistance if Moldova were to unify with Romania.
Russia has warned that it will take measures in response to Romania's decision to expel Moscow's consul in Constanța, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Vilnius, accused Russia of a deliberate strategy to destabilize European democracies through drone incidents and GPS signal jamming. This follows warnings from a Lithuanian official about Russia's capability to falsify GPS signals up to 450 kilometers from Kaliningrad.
Russia has threatened to carry out "systematic strikes" on defense industry companies in Kyiv, warning residents to leave the city. This comes as experts describe the use of a powerful missile as an escalation of the war, drawing condemnation from Europe.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on Thursday that any aggression against Russian citizens residing in the Transnistrian region of Moldova would receive an immediate response.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova has publicly questioned Armenia's alignment, highlighting a significant cooling of relations between the two countries in recent years.
Russia has accused Germany of posing a security threat after a German MP met with Ichkherian Head Zakaev, leading to the summoning of the German Ambassador to the Russian Foreign Ministry. Berlin has called Moscow’s statements unfounded.
The de facto foreign ministry of occupied Abkhazia stated that Sokhumi 'has taken note' of recent remarks by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova and 'shares Russia’s position on the consequences of Georgia’s aspiration for EU membership.'
The Russian foreign ministry has banned Dutch journalist Geert Groot Koerkamp from working in Russia in retaliation for the expulsion of Russian journalists from the Netherlands, marking a tit-for-tat escalation.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that NATO's aggression is directed against Russia and is expanding with the goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia.
The Russian Foreign Ministry called on the governments of Afghanistan and Pakistan to immediately cease hostilities and begin diplomatic talks to resolve their disputes.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova continued her criticism of Europe, stating that 'no one invited' European leaders.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Marija Zakharova has accused Norway of manipulating its own population.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that the situation in Kosovo indicates an intensification of systemic terror against the local Serbian population, asserting that ethnic oppression occurs with tacit approval.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov denounced the Japanese ambassador to Moscow for not yet responding to a summons to the Russian Foreign Ministry. The summons was intended to address a diplomatic conflict caused by the Japanese Prime Minister's first visit to Ukraine.
Russia has strongly condemned Montenegro's decision to introduce visa requirements for citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey starting November 1. A Russian Foreign Ministry official described the move as 'shooting oneself in the foot'.
Georgia's Foreign Ministry and leaders of the Georgian Dream party marked the 18th anniversary of the August War. Concurrently, the Russian Foreign Ministry also issued comments regarding the 2008 conflict.
Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, suggested that the repeated Romanian airspace violations by drones were staged, implying that local residents do not agree with Romanian authorities' accusations against Russia.
Russia would deem an international military peace mission in Ukraine, if deployed by Kyiv's allies after a potential peace agreement, as unacceptable and a threat. This statement was made by Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova.
Representatives from the Baltic states' embassies have made a joint demarche to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Moscow. This coordinated diplomatic action signals a unified stance on a particular issue.
A monument to Russian poet Alexander Pushkin was stolen in Hemer, Germany. The Russian Foreign Ministry and its embassy in Berlin expressed concern, with ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova linking the incident to a 'war on monuments' and suspecting Poland and the Baltic states.
Russia has strongly condemned Romania, accusing it of 'monstrous Russophobia' after the city of Cluj banned Russian symbols at a local competition. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized the move, warning of its potential consequences.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova ironically advised the West to use the term 'annexation' in connection with Romania's intentions towards Moldova, given its frequent use in other contexts.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia assumes Belgrade's military neutrality has not changed, following comments from Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service chief expressing dissatisfaction with a Serbia-NATO military exercise.
The ambassadors of France, Britain, and Germany were summoned for a meeting at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The purpose of the discussion was not immediately disclosed.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that if the Republic of Moldova were to unite with Romania, it would cease to exist, suggesting that Transnistria and Gagauzia would react to such a development.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has stated that cooperation with Syria is actively developing and that Moscow is discussing a 'possible restructuring' of its military facilities in Syria, denying any plans to abandon key Mediterranean bases.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova announced that Russia will use all diplomatic means to protect the rights and interests of Gagauzia, commenting on a book by former Gagauzian leader Evgenia Gutsul.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has accused Czech authorities of targeted provocation and fabricated proceedings following the arrest of Russian Orthodox Church leader Metropolitan Hilarion in the Czech Republic on suspicion of possessing drug-like substances.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated in Moscow that speculations circulating about the sale of Russia's stake in NIS should be disregarded.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is seeking to escalate and expand the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
A Russian drone attack struck a kindergarten in Sumy, Ukraine, during a ceasefire, killing one woman and injuring two others, prompting Ukrainian President Zelensky to condemn the incident.
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced it had summoned Germany's Ambassador to Moscow, Alexander Lambsdorff, to deliver a "strong protest" concerning a recent meeting held in Kyiv.
A high-ranking Russian Foreign Ministry official accused European countries of being 'obsessed with the idea of waging war with Russia' and of 'Russophobia'.
International reactions to the leaked Szijjártó-Lavrov recordings have intensified, with the Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson claiming they prove Western interference in Hungarian elections, and the Czech Foreign Minister criticizing President Petr Pavel's anti-Hungarian remarks, following earlier statements from the Czech President and the EU regarding Hungary's sharing of sensitive information with Moscow.
The Russian Foreign Ministry has lauded its relationship with Türkiye, describing it as an "absolutely new type of interstate interaction" founded on principles of equality, sovereignty, and mutual respect.
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the deployment of British troops to Ukraine would not end the war but prolong it and increase the risk of a wider military conflict.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a stern warning to London and Paris, cautioning about the risk of a direct confrontation between nuclear powers with severe consequences.