Kremlin Warns EU Military Plans Threaten Peace in Ukraine, Pledges Retaliatory Measures for Security

The Kremlin, through spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, stated that the EU's defense plans pose a threat to peace in Ukraine. Peskov warned of potential retaliatory measures by Russia to ensure its security. He noted the EU's proposal to transform into a military alliance complicates prospects for peace. Peskov said that the EU views Russia as its main adversary. These statements follow an EU summit where leaders endorsed a plan allowing member states to increase defense spending outside budgetary rules. Peskov added that the EU's shift towards militarization clashes with efforts to find a peaceful resolution in Ukraine.