The head of the Russian delegation at the OSCE forum in Vienna, Yulia Zhdanova, described Czechia and other states as accomplices in the war in Ukraine because of drone deliveries, according to TASS.
The head of the Russian delegation at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) forum in Vienna, Yulia Zhdanova, stated that Czechia and several other states are accomplices in the war in Ukraine. The reason is said to be deliveries of drones to the Ukrainian army. Her address was reported on 7 October 2026 by the Russian state agency TASS.[1][2][3][4]
Content of the address
According to TASS, Zhdanova first named companies in the United Kingdom and Poland where the drones that Ukraine used in an attack on the Leningrad Oblast and on Gelendzhik in southern Russia were said to have been made. She then said: "Other accomplices who supply the Ukrainian armed forces with drones to kill our people include Denmark, the Netherlands, Italy and Czechia, which de facto also takes part in the Ukrainian conflict."[1][2][3][4]
According to Zhdanova, the locations of production in these countries were published by the Russian Ministry of Defence, and Russia is said to continue to focus on these states.[1][2][3][4]
Context
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has entered its fifth year. Both sides frequently carry out air strikes using drones, missiles and rockets of various types.[1][2][3][4]
Chronology
- — The head of the Russian delegation to the OSCE forum in Vienna, Yulia Zhdanova, accused the Czech Republic of being an accomplice in the war in Ukraine over drone deliveries to the Ukrainian army. ČTK / České noviny Novinky.cz