Zakharova mocks Ukraine's US loan

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has mocked Ukraine's new financial aid package from the United States. She stated that Kyiv would be forced to repay the loan 'with the lives of Ukrainians,' framing the assistance as a transaction that will only prolong the conflict. The comment is a direct response to the recent US aid bill and reflects Moscow's narrative that Western support is exploitative. Zakharova's rhetoric aims to undermine Ukrainian morale and international backing for Kyiv.