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Russia’s new ambassador to North Macedonia, Dmitry Zykov, has accused Skopje of providing military-technical aid to Kyiv and leading NATO in per-capita support for Ukraine. He expressed deep disappointment, arguing the moves contradict the true interests of the Macedonian people.
A Russian military expert says the US has shifted the financial burden of supporting Ukraine’s military to Europe while still profiting from the conflict by selling military equipment. According to Alexander Stepanov, Washington intends to avoid direct involvement but remains the main beneficiary through European-funded defense contracts. The Pentagon’s draft budget for fiscal 2027 includes no direct military aid for Ukraine, though a previously approved $400 million package will be used soon.