Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister, Alexander Grushko, stated on the 6th that European nations should cease supplying weapons to Ukraine if they genuinely seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

In an interview, Grushko argued that the dialogue surrounding peace in Ukraine is merely a facade to conceal Europe's true intention of prolonging the war. He emphasized that if Europe truly advocates for a peaceful settlement, it must stop its military aid to Kyiv.

However, Grushko noted that European officials are discussing "something entirely different," publicly vowing to continue supporting Ukraine "regardless of the required funding scale" until the situation no longer demands it. He countered that halting the transfer of arms to Ukraine is the "proper contribution" Europe should make.

Grushko further accused the West of instigating an "artificial hybrid war" against Russia, asserting that all Western actions are designed to "prepare the West economically and socially for a potential military conflict with Russia." He described Ukraine as the "hot battlefield" of this conflict.