Maria Zakharova

Russia to send delegation to Istanbul after June 22 for Ukraine negotiations

A Russian delegation is prepared to travel to Istanbul after June 22 to continue ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine, Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, has said, according to Russian state media reports.

19 June 2025, 06:20 PM

Russian Foreign Ministry accuses the US of canceling talks on normalizing diplomatic ties

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed that negotiations with the United States to normalize the activities of diplomatic missions of both countries were "canceled at the initiative of American negotiators," according to a statement from the Foreign Ministry on June 16.

16 June 2025, 06:59 PM

Putin’s war cessation memorandum to be sent to Ukraine soon

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev said Russia will “in the coming days” hand over its work under the war-cessation memorandum to Kyiv, RBC reported on May 24.

24 May 2025, 09:52 PM

Zakharova outlines Russia’s terms for potential Ukraine ceasefire

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the so-called memorandum that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin mentioned recently is intended to facilitate a "final, fair settlement" of the war in Ukraine, the BBC's Russian service reported on May 20.

20 May 2025, 04:15 PM

Russia says Istanbul talks delayed at Türkiye’s request

The upcoming negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul have been postponed to the second half of the day “at the initiative of the Turkish side,” Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, according to Russian state media.

15 May 2025, 03:19 PM

Russia vows retaliation over Poland’s plan to close Krakow consulate

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign Ministry, warned of retaliatory measures after Poland’s Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski announced plans to close Russia’s consulate in Krakow, citing Russian special services’ involvement in a Warsaw shopping center fire on May 12, news agency RBC reported.

12 May 2025, 02:50 PM

Kremlin’s propaganda script: Blame Ukraine for ceasefire violations, dodge evidence

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova traditionally accused Ukraine of alleged ceasefire violations, responding in her Telegram post to the US State Department's proposal to extend the so-called "Easter ceasefire".

21 April 2025, 10:54 AM

Kremlin escalates threats to Europe to block support for Ukraine – ISW

The Kremlin is increasingly resorting to threatening rhetoric aimed at Europe in an attempt to stop it from supporting Ukraine and defending itself, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in its report on April 17.

18 April 2025, 09:22 AM

Kremlin twists peace talks to sabotage ceasefire efforts — ISW

Russia is playing a dangerous game with ongoing ceasefire talks, using them as a weapon while trying to sabotage any potential agreements, the U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 21.

22 March 2025, 11:49 AM

Russia rejects American influence on ceasefire negotiations

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova asserted on March 11 that Moscow will independently determine its stance following U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia.

12 March 2025, 10:35 AM

US, Russian officials likely to meet by March 12 to discuss ceasefire terms

U.S. officials will meet with a Russian delegation “later today and tomorrow” to discuss the terms of a potential ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on March 11.

11 March 2025, 10:15 PM

Moscow insists NATO must withdraw 2008 Bucharest commitment to Ukraine

Russia is pushing for NATO to officially cancel its 2008 Bucharest Summit declaration, which promised that Ukraine would one day join the alliance, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on Feb. 18, according to Reuters.

18 February 2025, 06:15 PM

U.S. envoy Tracy meets Russian officials as Moscow-Washington contacts intensify – media

U.S. Ambassador to Moscow Lynne Tracy visited Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Feb. 11, Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported.

11 February 2025, 04:51 PM

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman calls Zelenskyy 'maniac' over nuclear weapons remark

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a Feb. 4 Telegram post, calling him a "maniac" over his recent statement about Kyiv needing nuclear arms as an alternative to NATO membership

5 February 2025, 12:27 PM

Australia vows swift action over Russian captivity of POW Oscar Jenkins

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to take “the most resolute measures” if Russia harms Australian soldier Oscar Jenkins, who was captured and interrogated by Russian forces last month, CNN reported on Jan. 15.

15 January 2025, 02:21 PM

Russian Foreign Ministry threatens Poland with attack on NATO's new missile base, Warsaw responds

Russia has declared the U.S. missile defense base in Poland as "one of its priority targets," Poland's Foreign Ministry responded, RMF24 reported on Nov. 21.

21 November 2024, 06:59 PM

Kremlin silences spokesperson mid-briefing over ICBM strike on Ukraine - video

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova was prevented from commenting on the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Ukraine by a phone call in the middle of a press briefing on Nov. 21.

21 November 2024, 01:22 PM

Russian foreign ministry reacts to Zelenskyy's 'make russia small again' T-shirt

Russian officials have reacted angrily to a T-shirt worn by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his traditional evening video address on Oct. 23 with the message "make russia small again".

24 October 2024, 11:52 AM

Russia dismisses second summit as a Western plot

Russia has announced that it will not participate in the second peace summit, which Ukraine plans to hold this fall. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova made the statement on Saturday, Sep. 21.

22 September 2024, 10:35 AM

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