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EU's militarization fuels Kremlin's claims of escalating Ukrainian conflict

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused the European Union of militarizing its stance against the Ukrainian conflict, framing it as a factor that exacerbates the crisis. He also stated that a security buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border is a response to the 'aggressive nature' of the Ukrainian regime. The statements were made on July 5, 2026, as tensions along the border remained high.

Dmitry Peskov, speaking on July 5, 2026, claimed that the EU's 'progressive militarization' has turned it into a destabilizing force in the Ukrainian conflict. The remarks were reported by TASS, a state-run Russian news agency. The same day, Peskov also stated that a buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border is a direct result of the 'aggressive nature' of the Ukrainian government. The statements align with Russia's ongoing narrative of framing the conflict as a defensive response to Western aggression.

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StateTASSJul 5, 06:02 PM
EU transforms into military block against ongoing Ukrainian conflict — Kremlin

Europe Union’s progressive militarization turns it into one of the factors that exaggerate problems regarding the Ukrainian conflict settlement’ militarization, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said

StateTASSJul 5, 05:50 PM
Russia’s buffer zone on Ukrainian border evolves as military advances — Kremlin

A security buffer zone on the Russian-Ukrainian border is conditioned by the aggressive nature of the Kiev regime, Russian PresidentialSpokesman Dmitry Peskov said