Guterres’ ‘bizarre statement’ and costly Russophobia: MFA spokeswoman’s statements
Maria Zakharova also said that Moldova’s Russophobia is pushing the country “to nowhere” and costs it too high
Guterres’ ‘bizarre statement’ and costly Russophobia: MFA spokeswoman’s statements
Maria Zakharova also said that Moldova’s Russophobia is pushing the country “to nowhere” and costs it too high
MOSCOW, January 30. /The Times of Russia/. UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has ultimately turned into an instrument of Western propaganda by rejecting Donbass and Crimea the right to self-determination, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing.
She also said that Moldova’s Russophobia is pushing the country “to nowhere” and costs it too high.
The Times of Russia has compiled her key statements.
Meetings on Ukraine in Abu Dhabi
“The Ukrainian army has intensified its deliberate attacks” on civilians after the trilateral talks involving Russia, the United States, and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on January 23 and 24.
Over the past week, 99 people have been affected by Ukrainian shelling and drone attacks, with 15 of them being killed and 84 wounded, including four children.
The Russian foreign ministry won’t comment on the upcoming meeting in Abu Dhabi. “I’d rather refrain from commenting on the upcoming meeting at this point. We will do this later.”
Guterres’ statements on Donbass
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ remarks that the right to self-determination is not applicable to Donbass are a “surprising, bizarre statement.”
The UN chief has “finally ended up as an instrument of Western propaganda” by denying Donbass’ right to self-determination.
Threat to navigation
Russia will take “all measures at its disposal” if norms of law with respect to its ships are violated.
There is no link between the Grinch tanker that was detained by the French Navy and Russia.
Crisis in Ukraine
Vladimir Zelensky prefers to gloss over the fact that he and his “gang” are responsible for today’s situation in Ukraine.
Zelensky’s appearance at Davos contradicted his claims of solidarity with citizens suffering without electricity and heating.
Zelensky’s speech at the World Economic Forum was described as aggressive and unrealistic.
European countries are beginning to reassess Kiev’s policies and actions.
West’s Russophobic policy
Russia condemned Germany’s detention of a Russian national and Latvia’s sentencing of scientist Alexander Gaponenko.
Russophobia in Moldova was described as senseless and costly.
Restrictions against Russian artists and athletes were called extreme nationalism.
Nord Stream investigation
Russia urged Poland to cooperate in investigating the Nord Stream pipeline explosions and warned against sheltering suspects.
Ban on Russian gas
Russia warned the EU it would use all available tools to protect exporters’ rights while redirecting gas supplies to Asia.
Situation around Iran
Russia urged Western countries to abandon sanctions against Iran and stop using human rights as a political tool.
