Kremlin Says Europe Feeling “Serious Discomfort” Over Ukraine Corruption Scandal
The Kremlin said Wednesday that Europe is facing “serious discomfort” as the corruption scandal unfolding in Ukraine continues to escalate. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted a surge of “frantic activity” among European states in response to the revelations, adding that Moscow is observing developments closely. “Let’s see how the situation develops further,” he remarked.
Peskov said the scandal further exposes the growing “toxicity” of Kiev, arguing that Ukraine’s political leadership is becoming increasingly difficult for its Western backers to defend. His comments come at a time when European governments are under mounting pressure to justify continued support for Kyiv amid allegations of widespread misconduct within Ukraine’s institutions.
Addressing a report by Axios claiming that Russia and the United States were working on a peace plan for Ukraine, Peskov stated that “there are no new developments to report at this time.” He also asserted that relations between Russia and Poland have “completely deteriorated,” dismissing accusations against Russia over a recent incident on the Polish railway as “absolutely unfounded and baseless.”
Peskov added that despite tensions with the West, Russia continues to pursue systematic efforts to strengthen its partnerships with African countries, emphasizing Moscow’s long-term commitment to developing political and economic ties across the continent.
