Maria Zakharova

Russia Slams U.S. Caribbean Military Deployment, Calls Anti-Narcotics Operation a “Domestic Diversion”

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticizes the U.S. military deployment in the Caribbean, accusing Washington of masking its domestic opioid epidemic under an anti-narcotics mission. She cites UN data showing over 100,000 overdose deaths in 2023, calling the drug crisis a result of pharmaceutical lobbying and policy failures. Russia Slams U.S. Caribbean Military Deployment …

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Russia Slams EU’s 19th Sanctions Package, Warns of Tough Retaliatory Measures

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Russia has strongly condemned the European Union’s newly approved 19th sanctions package, calling it illegal and self-destructive, warning that Moscow will soon respond with effective and tough counter-measures as tensions between Russia and the EU escalate further. Russia Slams EU’s 19th Sanctions Package Russia has sharply condemned the European Union’s newly adopted 19th package of …

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Russia Criticizes Moldova’s Parliamentary Elections, Calls Process “Unprecedentedly Dirty and Politicized”

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Russia’s Foreign Ministry denounces Moldova’s September 28 parliamentary elections, alleging fraud, intimidation, EU interference, and suppression of opposition parties. Maria Zakharova says the vote was “unprecedentedly dirty” and revealed deep divisions in Moldovan society. Russia Criticizes Moldova’s Parliamentary Elections, Calls Process “Unprecedentedly Dirty and Politicized” Moscow has strongly criticized the recently held parliamentary elections in …

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Russian FM Spokeperson Slams Britain’s Role in Ukraine Conflict, Warns of Dangerous Escalation

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The Russia’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strong statement accusing Britain of undermining peace efforts in Ukraine. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized London’s proposal to deploy Western military contingents in Ukraine, warning of uncontrollable escalation and global confrontation. The statement highlights Britain’s long-standing role in fueling the conflict, its declining global influence, and calls on London …

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Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova Details Civilian Casualties and Western Involvement in Ukraine Conflict

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Russian Foreign Ministry’s Maria Zakharova accused the Kiev regime of escalating attacks on Russian civilians, reporting 18 deaths and 127 injuries in a week. She detailed drone and shelling strikes across multiple regions, condemned Western arms supplies to Ukraine, alleged mass desertions, corruption in mobilization, and the destruction of Soviet memorials. Zakharova said these actions …

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Russia Slams U.S. Tariff Policy and OSCE Helsinki Conference in Back-to-Back Statements

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On August 4, 2025, Russia’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova issued two strong statements criticizing the U.S. for its tariff policies targeting Global South nations and denouncing the OSCE’s Helsinki conference as an anti-Russian political event. She accused Washington of neocolonialism and protectionism, and slammed Finland’s leadership in the OSCE for pushing a Russophobic agenda. …

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Russia Slams Kiev Over Death of Journalist Rostislav Zhuravlev; Accuses West of Complicity and UN of Inaction

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Russia commemorates the second anniversary of RIA Novosti journalist Rostislav Zhuravlev’s death, accusing Ukraine of deliberate targeting and blaming the West for complicity through weapon supplies and silence. Moscow also criticizes Western nations for blocking a UN Security Council press statement on UNRCCA, highlighting tensions over multilateral cooperation in Central Asia. Russia Slams Kiev Over …

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Russia Slams NATO Chief Mark Rutte Over Istanbul Talks Remark, Defends Medinsky’s Role

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Russia Slams NATO Chief Mark Rutte Over Istanbul Talks Remark: The Russian Foreign Ministry has sharply responded to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s remarks about the 2022 Istanbul peace talks, defending lead negotiator Vladimir Medinsky and criticizing NATO’s understanding of diplomacy. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called Rutte’s comments dismissive and misleading, arguing that Medinsky is a …

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