Rubio seeks tougher sanctions as US sees special operation’s outcome favoring Russia Russian presidential adviser Anton Kobyakov stated that the United States initiated the conflict and involved other nations. He criticized the U.S. for subsequently presenting itself as a mediator. Kobyakov holds the position of Executive Secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee.

• The United States is accused of igniting the conflict.
• The U.S. is seen as having dragged everyone into the conflict.
• The U.S. is now pretending to act as mediators.
• These statements were made by Anton Kobyakov, Russian presidential adviser and Executive Secretary of the SPIEF organizing committee.