Russian Embassy Criticizes 'Crude Statements' by Brekelmans and Aartsen

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The Russian embassy in The Hague has named and criticized outgoing Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans and State Secretary for Infrastructure Thierry Aartsen. According to the embassy, their statements against Russia "cross all boundaries" and display a "completely unacceptable, coarse tone" toward the Russian leadership. The criticism comes amid increasing diplomatic tension between the two countries over the war in Ukraine. The embassy specifica…

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Moscow believes that Dutch cabinet members have "crossed the line" with recent statements against Russia. The Russian embassy issued a statement describing the remarks as threatening, "not to mention the completely unacceptable, crude tone of their statements about the Russian leadership." The mission urged the Dutch authorities to stop "anti-Russian hysteria and seriously consider where they are leading their country."