WorldIN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on Merz accusations, Ukraine peace talks and Japanese militarism
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for blaming Russia for everything, calling it Russophobia that could become “persecution mania.” He said Russia remains open to dialogue with Kyiv, Norway and Germany, while warning that European involvement could complicate Ukraine negotiations and defending a Khabarovsk monument commemorating victory over Japanese militarism.
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TASS★★★☆☆2026-09-08 14:10Original
IN BRIEF: Kremlin comments on Merz accusations, Ukraine peace talks and Japanese militarism