Russia accuses EU of preparing major war

During a UN Security Council meeting on April 13, 2026, Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the European Union of preparing for a major war against Russia. He cited a nearly 60% increase in EU defense spending to €381 billion last year as evidence of these military preparations. Nebenzia warned that Russia would be forced to respond in kind to such 'anti-Russian attacks' and invoked historical warnings against invaders. He also accused the EU of sabotaging peace efforts in Ukraine and escalating the conflict through weapons supplies.