Russian Foreign Ministry

Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha has reacted publicly to Russia's continued attacks on the country, speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. His statement comes amid ongoing Russian strikes on Ukrainian territory, reinforcing Kyiv's diplomatic messaging about the need for continued international support and pressure on Moscow.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova responded to German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's remark that Russia must prove it wants peace by citing the Gospel of Matthew: 'Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine.' The exchange drew attention for its unusually sharp, insult-laden tone, underlining the deep chill in Moscow-Berlin relations and the broader standoff over whether Russia is genuinely seeking an end to the war in Ukraine.