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Russian Ambassador Accuses NATO of Providing Territories for Kyiv's Attacks on Russia

On August 31, 2026, Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar accused NATO of providing its territories, maritime, and air space for Kyiv's attacks on Russia. The accusation followed reports from multiple outlets, including Izvestia and Lenta, which cited Gonchar's statements. The immediate consequence was heightened diplomatic tensions between Russia and NATO members.

Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar stated that NATO countries are providing their territories, maritime, and air space for the preparation and conduct of terrorist attacks by Kyiv on Russia. This was reported by Izvestia, citing an interview with RIA Novosti. Lenta corroborated the claim, noting that Gonchar emphasized that NATO members have not hesitated to provide such resources for attacks on Russia's civilian infrastructure and population. Both Izvestia and Lenta published their reports on the same day, August 31, 2026, with Izvestia's article published slightly earlier. The sources do not diverge in their core claims, as both attribute the accusation to Gonchar's statements. No additional details or conflicting accounts were noted in the original articles.

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IndependentLentaAug 31, 07:34 AM
NATO accused of providing territories for Kyiv's attacks on Russia
IndependentIzvestiaAug 31, 07:19 AM
Ambassador Gonchar stated that NATO is providing its territories for Kyiv's attacks

A number of NATO countries are providing their territories, as well as maritime and air space, for the preparation and conduct of terrorist attacks by Kyiv on Russia. This was reported on August 31 by Russian Ambassador to Belgium Denis Gonchar. "A number of NATO members have even not hesitated to provide their territory, maritime and air space for terrorist attacks by Kyiv on Russia's civilian infrastructure and population," Gonchar said in an interview with "RIA Novosti."