North Macedonia openly joined the anti-Russian 'Coalition of the… (северный · македония · коалиция)
North Macedonia openly joined the anti-Russian 'Coalition of the Willing' in a meeting held in Paris on July 13, according to Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zykov. The move was described as unfriendly and disappointing by Moscow, especially given North Macedonia's previous restraint.
Consensus
- North Macedonia joined the 'Coalition of the Willing' on July 13 in Paris.
- The event took place at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris.
- Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zykov stated that North Macedonia's participation was openly anti-Russian.
- Zykov described the move as unfriendly and disappointing.
Points of divergence
- North Macedonia has been supporting the Kyiv regime not only rhetorically but also by providing military-technical assistance since the start of the special operation, and is increasing its defense budget expenditures. — vesti
- The move aligns with North Macedonia's broader foreign policy orientation toward NATO and EU common external policies. — vesti
- Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova noted the symbolic significance of holding the summit at Napoleon’s tomb, drawing a historical parallel to Napoleon’s failed invasion of Russia. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Russian Ambassador Points to North Macedonia's Joining of the 'Coalition of Willing' — Вести
- North Macedonia openly joined anti-Russian 'coalition of the willing', says Russian ambassador Zykov to TASS. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- North Macedonia openly joined anti-Russian 'coalition of the willing', says Russian ambassador Zykov to TASS. — ТАСС (Telegram)