Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:50am on 15 Dec 2023,Friday International
In a statement on Friday, the Kremlin voiced skepticism about Ukraine's and Moldova's EU accession prospects, dismissing the move as politically motivated and "potentially destabilizing" for the bloc. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov, as reported by Reuters, asserted that "negotiations to join the EU can last for years or decades," as neither Ukraine nor Moldova currently meets the EU's stringent criteria. Simultaneously, Peskov expressed Russia's unease over Finland's imminent defense pact with the US, warning that Nato infrastructure near its borders "will pose an obvious threat to us". The Kremlin's stance on both fronts underscores apprehensions about the EU's decisions and the impact of evolving geopolitical alignments, urging careful consideration to maintain regional stability.
