Kremlin Claims NATO De Facto At War With Russia Over Ukraine

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has repeatedly asserted that NATO is 'de facto at war with Russia' due to its direct and indirect support for Ukraine, a claim he described as obvious and requiring no further proof. This statement responds to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski's remarks that NATO is not fighting Russia, with Peskov emphasizing that NATO's involvement in the conflict is undeniable. Peskov also criticized Kyiv and European countries for lacking readiness to engage in high-level diplomatic talks to resolve the Ukraine crisis, accusing Kyiv of artificially slowing the political process. While Peskov claimed Russia remains willing to pursue a political and diplomatic resolution, he blamed Europe for ignoring the root causes of the conflict. Additionally, Peskov called recent Russian strikes on Kyiv 'successful' amid ongoing tensions. NATO's official stance denying war with Russia contrasts sharply with Russia's accusations, highlighting the deepening geopolitical rift over Ukraine.