Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova made important statements on various issues at her weekly press conference.
Ukraine Peace Conference and Zelenskyy’s Statements
Zakharova reacted to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s statements that Russian representatives should attend the “2nd Ukrainian Peace Conference”, saying, “Zelenskiy is definitely not the one who will decide what to do. Moreover, dictating something to Russia is an approach that he should not consider.”
US and NATO Approaches to the Region
Zakharova expressed her concerns about the “Eagle Partner 2024” exercise organized by the US in Armenia, saying, “The West’s main goal in the region is to create a springboard for implementing their own geopolitical projects. In order to do this, they are trying “to eliminate peaceful tendencies in the region and pit regional countries against each other.”
Zakharova drew attention to the fact that the American activity in the South Caucasus could increase the potential for conflict in the region, saying, “The emergence of the Americans in the region will create new dividing lines and increase the potential for conflict. This situation could “pose a danger for both the countries in the region and the surrounding areas.”
Russia’s Allied Obligations
Zakharova said that Russia has always been committed to its alliance obligations, including ensuring Armenia’s security, adding that “Russia will continue to remain faithful to its commitments to ensuring Armenia’s security.”
