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