Vladimir Tarabrin stated that Dutch authorities' actions have cast doubt on their credibility and created challenges for competition organizers. These assertions remain unverified and reflect Tarabrin's perspective on the situation.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that diplomatic progress would be contingent upon the application of sufficient pressure on Ukraine's government. He attributed the current stagnation to what he characterized as inadequate measures against the Kiev administration.

Russian official Gennady Gatilov alleged that 235 civilians were affected by shelling between September 28 and October 4, attributing the attacks to the "Kiev regime." As this claim originates from a Russian government source, it remains unverified by independent international observers.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that pro-Russian audiences in Germany have increased their activity following the closure of the Russian House in Berlin. These remarks, however, remain unverified independent claims regarding the scale or nature of such audience engagement.