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Friday 23 October 2026
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said European politicians blaming Russia for their internal problems showed "the level of madness". Italy's defence minister has spoken of a "hybrid war", while President Emmanuel Macron said there was no evidence of foreign interference in the events themselves.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova likened the EU to mice that "kept gnawing on the cactus" after EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas told the European Parliament the 22nd sanctions package would target Russia's shadow fleet, energy and banking sectors.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said France condemns rioting at home while criticising other governments for suppressing protests. She also rejected suggestions of Russian involvement in unrest in EU countries.
Andris Kulbergs told the Financial Times: "Don't let the Russians into Europe, for God's sake!" Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova replied that EU citizens were the ones "wrecking" the EU.
