Zakharova accuses Zelensky of ceasefire hypocrisy

On July 30, 2026, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of claiming to seek a ceasefire while authorizing attacks on Russia. She also responded to European demands in Ukraine negotiations, and said that the interests of Kazakhstan and the U.S. suffer from Zelensky's policies. In addition, she dismissed rumors about exit visas for Russians. Meanwhile, Ukraine questioned India's stance on Russia amid Black Sea attacks, and a Slovak MEP visited Russia, meeting officials linked to Putin's party.