Tag: Maria Zakharova
Macedonia 28.03.23 | 09:53

The Macedonian government is making a big mistake, says Zakharova

Macedonia intends to send Ukraine 12 Russian-made Mi-24 military helicopters, which Skopje acquired from Ukraine in 2001. Four helicopters underwent NATO modernization. As the Moscow-based Kommersant writes, Macedonia has already sent four Su-24 aircraft and several T-72 tanks to Ukraine, which it also...

Macedonia 03.08.22 | 10:51

Zakharova: Skopje’s donation of tanks to Kiev a big mistake of Macedonian authorities

Russia believes the decision of authorities in Macedonia to donate tanks T-72 to Ukraine is a big mistake, said Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Maria Zakharova. Although it is outdated equipment, with the donation, says Zakharova, support is given for “the continuation of the criminal...

Macedonia 24.07.20 | 11:08

Russia accuses of double standards: Direct Western pressure on citizens of Macedonia is presented as something legitimate

Accusations of Russian interference in recent elections in Macedonia are absurd, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said during a press briefing on Thursday. It was hard not to notice a series of widely disseminated video messages containing high-ranking Western politicians, including...

World 16.09.19 | 14:18

Zakharova: US must apologize for bombing former Yugoslavia

The United States must apologize for bombing the former Yugoslavia back in 1999 and pay compensation to the relatives of those killed and injured in the US-backed NATO air raids, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Sunday, TASS reported. And for a start, the United States should...

Balkans 04.09.19 | 18:39

Zakharova: Kosovo continues turning into a terrorist stronghold

Kosovo continues turning into a terrorist stronghold. Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, urging the states “behind Pristina” to pay serious attention to it. The whole territory of Kosovo continues turning into a terrorist stronghold, Zakharova said at...

Macedonia 07.02.19 | 20:25

Zakharova: Macedonia’s NATO membership could curb its independence

Macedonia may prove unable to pursue an independent foreign policy following its accession to NATO, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Thursday. “You will certainly have to pay for the protection by NATO. I already know what the price is for it. It will be...

World 01.02.19 | 20:13

Zakharova: Name solution should be acceptable for both sides

The name issue should be solved in a way that is acceptable both for Skopje and Athens, said Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) spokesperson Maria Zakharova on Thursday. Zakharova told a press briefing that western countries have interfered in the name settlement with the only objective of getting...