Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, echoed this sentiment, stating that such policies are indicative of "Russophobia" and labeling Western countries as "unfriendly regimes."
The comment that sparked this reaction was made by Mykhailo Podolyak, who stated that there is an agreement within Ukraine that they can "destroy everything Russian, for example, in Crimea." This statement has raised concerns and fueled tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Russia interpreting it as a significant development in the ongoing conflict.
