In the conversation between Mikael Willgert and Russian Ambassador Sergey Belyaev, the interview begins with a discussion of the Swedish Gripen deal with Ukraine. Belyaev expresses a strongly negative view and argues that Sweden thereby shares political and moral responsibility for Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets, such as the tragic incident at a teacher training college in Starobelsk where many young students were killed. He describes Ukrainian methods as terrorism against the civilian population to instill fear when they fail on the battlefield.
Belyaev comments on statements by Lavrov that Europe is waging war against Russia using Ukraine as a spearhead. He emphasizes that Russia is not planning attacks against Europe, but that the conflict is a serious military operation in which Europe, through weapons and money, is escalating tensions and hindering peace. Russia warns of increased attacks on military infrastructure in Ukraine and recommends that foreign citizens leave Kyiv. The ambassador emphasizes that Russian targets are military, not civilian, even though civilian casualties cannot be entirely avoided in war.
The ambassador is asked whether Russia has declared war on Ukraine or if it is still a “special military operation.” Sergey emphasizes that it is not a full-scale war. Russia still regards it as a military operation aimed at minimizing losses and using only professional troops, i.e., no mobilization of soldiers. The objectives are clear: the complete liberation of Donbass (Luhansk is already under control; parts of Donetsk remain). Putin has signaled that the objectives are close, after which a ceasefire may follow. Russia is open to negotiations but will achieve its objectives militarily if necessary. Belyaev emphasizes that Russia cannot abandon the Russian-speaking residents who have lived there for generations and who see no future in today’s Ukraine with its nationalist ideology.
He criticizes Zelenskyy for having broken his campaign promises regarding peace and minority rights and describes Ukraine’s current ideology as akin to Nazism with supremacist ideas. Europe supports this for ideological reasons—a desire to weaken and counter Russia as an independent actor. Belyaev contrasts this with Russia’s principle of equality among peoples and better relations with the Global South. Trust between Russia and Europe has been severely damaged after years of sanctions and breaches of contract.
Regarding the U.S. and Trump, it is noted that the Anchorage Principles remain in effect and that mutual respect exists, even if the relationship cannot be considered as friendly as that with China’s president. Trump wants peace, but Europe is seen as the main obstacle. On the Iran issue, Russia supports peaceful solutions, including proposals to receive and convert Iranian enriched uranium into civilian fuel together with the U.S. and the IAEA. Russia does not want to see more nuclear-armed states and maintains good relations with both Iran and the Gulf states—that is, both sides of the conflict.
In summary, Belyaev emphasizes that peace requires political will from all parties and compromise, not unilateral victories. Russia is open to cooperation but views Europe’s current stance as ideologically driven and counterproductive.
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