Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has launched a scathing critique against the European Union, accusing the bloc of openly endorsing anti-government activities within Iran through its dual approach of sanctions and human rights rhetoric. Speaking during a Wednesday broadcast on Radio Sputnik, Zakharova characterized the EU’s simultaneous imposition of sanctions against Tehran while advocating for freedom of expression and assembly as an act of profound cynicism.
The Russian diplomat posed a rhetorical question that underscored her government’s position: ‘What level of cynicism must one possess—and this constitutes, in reality, a frontal and open assault—to arrive at such contradictory conclusions?’ Her remarks highlighted what Moscow perceives as fundamental hypocrisy in Western foreign policy.
Zakharova further asserted that the EU’s current policy framework effectively amounts to overt support for rebellion against the Iranian government. She contended that this approach represents a deliberate dismantling of established international legal frameworks through the application of what Russia considers illegal pressure tactics. The spokeswoman’s comments reflect growing tensions between Moscow and Western powers over appropriate approaches to international diplomacy and intervention.
This diplomatic confrontation emerges against the backdrop of ongoing protests in Iran and the West’s response to Tehran’s internal policies. Russia’s alignment with Iran and its vocal opposition to Western interventionism signals a continuing consolidation of anti-Western alliances in international geopolitics.