Zakharova mocks Kallas over false Russia attack claims
Russian spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticizes EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas for repeating false claims of Russian attacks on 19 countries over 100 years, calling her "stupid".
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has issued a sharp response to statements by EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas. Zakharova mocked Kallas for repeating accusations against Russia regarding alleged "attacks" on 19 countries, including some in Africa, over the past 100 years. In her remarks, the Russian spokeswoman labeled Kallas's claims as "stupidity" and stated that such statements embarrass the European Union. This verbal exchange reflects ongoing diplomatic tensions between Russia and European institutions, where mutual accusations are common. Zakharova emphasized that these claims are baseless and only serve to escalate hostile rhetoric rather than address real issues in international relations.