EU envoy: No sense for Russia to start new war
The EU ambassador to Russia stated that Russia has no military or political incentive to start a new war, and emphasized that the EU has no intention of attacking Russia, attributing Russian claims of imminent EU aggression to misinformation.
Consensus
- The EU ambassador to Russia stated that the EU has no plans, interest, or intention to start a war with Russia.
- The ambassador said that Russia has no military or political reason to begin a new war.
- The ambassador noted that Russia is already engaged in a war that has lasted five years.
- The ambassador emphasized that the ongoing war in Ukraine was a deliberate choice by Russia and should be ended as soon as possible.
- The EU is strengthening its defense capabilities, but these measures are not aimed at aggression.
Points of divergence
- The ambassador denied that countries of the EU are currently threatened by Russia. — tg_tvrain
- The ambassador explicitly stated that Russian officials frequently claim the EU is a party to war, which he rejected as false. — tvrain
Coverage (2 sources)
- «From a military point of view, there is no sense for Russia to get involved in a new war» — EU Ambassador in Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
- «From a military point of view, there is no sense for Russia to get involved in a new war» — Ambassador of the EU in Russia — Дождь