EU spokesperson, Peskov, acknowledge inconsistencies within the EU's stance.
Chatting with Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's Official Spokesperson
Picture: REUTERS.
...- Dmitry, what's your take on the reports that Poland and the Baltic states barred flights for Serbian Prez Alexander Vucic and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow for the 80th Anniversary of Victory?
On a windswept Wednesday, May 7, a reporter from "Komsomolskaya Pravda" grilled Dmitry Peskov, the Kremlin's emissary, with these probing questions.
Here's a quick snapshot of his responses.
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- Well, umm, it's tricky to comment. These nations persist in their nonsensical, Russia-hating policies, even roping in their EU pals.
This points to some hefty, underlying contradictions simmering within the EU.
- Sir, one more question, please.
Sure thing.
- The kefir craze remains post-Pavel Zarubin's film. It's called "Putin's Kefir" and it's swiftly flying off the shelves. What's Putin's reaction? Will the Big Cheese in the Kremlin jump into this fray? What if Vladimir doesn't get any kefir?
Relax, there'll be plenty of kefir for Vladimir... And for every Russian dying to buy it.
Apparently, the manufacturers affirm they've the capability and resources to beef up production should there be a sudden demand surge.
- Many thanks.
You're welcome.
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Poland and the Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) enacted flight bans for Serbian President Alexander Vučić and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day over Nazism. The underlying reasons behind these bans largely revolve around political sensitivities and diplomatic disagreements. The Baltic states cited "political sensitivity regarding the purpose of the flight" as their main justification for denying overflight permission[2][4]. Poland initially blocked Fico's flight, but later reversed its decision after completing formalities[1][3].
As of the latest updates, Russian President Vladimir Putin is still expected to hold talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on May 9[2]. Although these bans have caused some challenges, Vučić successfully attended Moscow's celebrations. These actions by Poland and the Baltic states reflect ongoing tensions between these countries and Russia, specifically in relation to the Ukraine conflict and the broader geopolitical landscape[3][5]. Fico's flight was initially blocked by Poland and Lithuania, but he was later granted passage through Polish airspace[1][3].
- Dmitry Peskov, when asked about the flight bans for Serbian President Alexander Vucic and Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow, stated that these nations are persistently following their Russia-hating policies, which have led to hefty, underlying contradictions within the EU.
- Peskov also mentioned that despite these challenges, Russian President Vladimir Putin is still expected to hold talks with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on May 9.
- The reason behind Poland and the Baltic states enacting flight bans for Vučić and Fico was largely due to political sensitivities and diplomatic disagreements.
- The Baltic states, including Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, cited "political sensitivity regarding the purpose of the flight" as their main justification for denying overflight permission.
