RUSSIA SLAMS EU’S MILITARY STRATEGY AS ‘DANGEROUS GEOPOLITICAL GAMES’

Sat 08 March 2025:

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova claimed Friday that the EU is playing “dangerous geopolitical games” with its decision to rearm.

“By ignoring the real consequences of its decisions, Brussels continues to play dangerous geopolitical games,” Zakharova commented in a statement on an extraordinary summit by EU leaders on “Ukraine and defense.”

She said discussions and outcomes of the summit showed that the EU, originally a trade and economic integration project, is rapidly transforming into a military alliance aimed at delivering a “strategic defeat” to Russia.

Zakharova reminded that instead of seeking peaceful solutions, the EU announced plans to rapidly increase military and financial assistance to Kyiv, thus intentionally fueling tension and sidelining the possibility of dialogue.

She argued that the rapid militarization and rearmament of Europe have been declared.

“The next generation of Europeans is hidden behind the rumors of the Russian threat and the bondage of debt.

“The lack of legal capacity and real military capabilities has led to speculation regarding the EU’s strategic autonomy as a complement to NATO,” she added.

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European leaders scrambling to respond to a crisis sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to pause military aid to Ukraine after a tense White House clash with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

With Russia’s war raging on, the EU called this emergency summit to show unity and step up support. Zelenskyy was there, warmly welcomed by leaders like European Council President Antonio Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

They agreed to boost defense spending—think billions for military upgrades—pushing for Europe to stand on its own feet, especially if U.S. support wavers. The vibe? Urgent and resolute, with talk of fiscal flexibility and even joint borrowing to fund it.

Hungary’s Viktor Orbán was the odd one out, vetoing a full EU statement on Ukraine aid, but the other 26 pressed on, vowing no peace talks without Kyiv’s say. It’s a pivotal moment—Europe flexing its muscles amid global uncertainty.

SOURCE: INDEPENDENT PRESS AND NEWS AGENCIES

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