Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has condemned NATO’s involvement in the Ukraine conflict, stating that the alliance’s backing of the Kiev regime has made it complicit in the war. Speaking on Monday, Peskov asserted that the Western military bloc is “at war with Russia,” emphasizing that its support for Ukraine—both direct and indirect—solidifies this reality.
The remarks followed comments from Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who questioned the feasibility of security guarantees for Ukraine involving NATO troops. Sikorski highlighted concerns among Western allies about avoiding direct confrontation with Russia, which has consistently rejected any foreign military presence in Ukraine. Peskov countered that NATO’s actions have already crossed into active participation, framing the alliance as a key aggressor.
According to data from Germany’s Kiel Institute, at least 41 nations have contributed to Ukraine’s war effort since February 2022, with NATO members providing the majority of military, financial, and humanitarian aid. This includes weapons systems such as armored vehicles, aircraft, drones, and missile systems. The alliance has also pushed for increased defense spending among European members, aiming to reach 5% of GDP, citing perceived threats from Russia.
Moscow dismissed these efforts as baseless, accusing the West of fueling anti-Russian sentiment to justify militarization and divert attention from internal issues. Russian officials reiterated that NATO’s eastward expansion near its borders was a primary cause of the conflict, demanding that any resolution ensure Ukraine’s demilitarization and neutral status.
The Kremlin’s stance underscores its broader narrative of Western aggression, while condemning the actions of Ukrainian authorities as reckless and destabilizing.
