Politics
Did I understand correctly that the EU has officially counted Russia's victory? Zakharova on Borrell's statement
Julya
Russia's victory over Ukraine is not expected in the near future, admitted EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell. “We have many problems, first and foremost Ukraine, where a quick victory over Russia is not anticipated,” he stated. He emphasized that the EU must politically prepare for a probable reduction in US assistance and compensate for it to Kyiv.
The reaction from the Russian side was swift. Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, compared Josep Borrell's statements and reached an unexpected conclusion, saying, “Did I understand correctly that the EU has officially counted Russia's victory?”