Russia accuses West of testing drug liberalization in Ukraine

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinski has accused Western entities of using Ukraine to test the liberalization of drug use. He stated that medical cannabis has been permitted in Ukraine since August 2024, and that the legalization of recreational cannabis is currently under active discussion.

Lyubinski further alleged that the Open Society Foundations is promoting experimental treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues among civilians and soldiers using psychotropic substances, including ketamine, psilocybin, MDMA, and LSD. He claimed the Ukrainian government is pursuing these measures to access European Union funding programs.