politics
April 28, 2026
West's wish to control Balkans, key to Ukraine peace: Foreign Ministry statements
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko emphasized that the position taken by the European Union "simply excludes a peaceful settlement"
TL;DR
- Western nations are waging a hybrid war in the Balkans to contain Russia and achieve geopolitical goals.
- The EU's stance on Ukraine excludes the possibility of a peaceful settlement, as Russia's security guarantees are not being addressed.
- Russia views the EU's actions in the Balkans, particularly towards Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, as attempts to divide and control the region.
- Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko criticized EU chief Kaja Kallas's statements about historical Russian aggression as 'ridiculous'.
- Hungary has a basis for balanced relations with Russia if it refrains from supplying weapons and financing Kyiv.
- Western countries are increasing activity in Central Asia, the South Caucasus, the Balkans, and Africa to maintain global hegemony, an attempt Russia believes is doomed.
- The EU is described as an 'instrument of coercion' forcing states to renounce national interests.
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