Moscow – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov issued a stern warning to the European Union, describing European political elites as “arrogant” and highlighting dire consequences facing direct military confrontation.
Criticism of European Rhetoric and Reference to Putin
Lavrov criticized escalating European rhetoric regarding readiness to fight Russia by 2030, noting that continental leaders wrongly assume any military conflict could be swiftly contained.
The Russian minister recalled statements by President Vladimir Putin emphasizing that Moscow will not initiate attacks, though any aggression would trigger a decisive and vastly different response.
Escalating Warnings and NATO Standoff
These remarks align with statements from Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who affirmed Russia would respond firmly to any hostile moves by NATO forces against its territory.
Meanwhile, UN Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia stressed that European military preparations signal readiness for major warfare, warning the continent is steering toward catastrophic outcomes.
