Dmitry Polyansky stated that European taxpayers bear the financial burden of sanctions policies he argues primarily disadvantage the European Union. These remarks reflect a perspective on the economic impact of the measures, though specific fiscal data supporting the claim that the EU is the primary victim remains subject to varying economic analyses.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Moscow has prioritized the Ukraine settlement in its diplomatic engagements with the United States.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that Russia rejects foreign attempts to impose policies it deems unacceptable. He emphasized the need to communicate this position to those he described as holding "internal misconceptions" about their ability to dictate terms to Moscow.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that addressing the root causes of the conflict is necessary to resolve the underlying situation that precipitated the crisis.