politics

February 20, 2026

West using post-Soviet space against Russia: deputy foreign minister’s statements

Mikhail Galuzin noted in a conversation with journalists that trilateral negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement are continuing, although they are difficult

West using post-Soviet space against Russia: deputy foreign minister’s statements

TL;DR

  • The West is utilizing Ukraine as a 'battering ram' to inflict a 'strategic defeat' on Russia.
  • The West aims to push Russia out of bordering countries and sow discord among Russia and its neighbors.
  • Trilateral negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement are continuing, though described as difficult.
  • Russia respects the sovereignty of its former Soviet Union neighbors and is developing relations and economic ties with most of them.
  • The West is attempting to create security challenges for Russia in the South Caucasus and Central Asia.
  • Ukraine and Moldova have relinquished their sovereignty to the West.
  • The substance of negotiations is more important than the geographical venue.

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