Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Yury Kokov accused NATO and the European Union of employing 'radical tools of international terrorism' to achieve their geopolitical objectives. Speaking at an event on July 16, 2026, Kokov stated that the use of violent methods has become 'common practice for Anglo-Saxon financial elites.'
Kokov did not provide specific evidence or examples to support his claims. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations, particularly over the conflict in Ukraine and NATO's expansion in Eastern Europe.
NATO and the EU have not officially responded to Kokov's allegations. The Russian Security Council frequently criticizes Western policies, often framing them as aggressive or illegitimate.
