Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, stating Moscow will not attack Europe but plans decisive responses to aggression. His comments followed recent NATO airspace violations attributed to Russia, with incidents reported in Poland and Estonia. Moscow denies these allegations, claiming its aircraft remained within legal boundaries. European officials describe the incidents as deliberate provocations designed to test alliance responses.
Lavrov expressed measured optimism about U.S. relations following last month's Trump-Putin summit, calling the American administration pragmatic. He emphasized both nations remain committed to avoiding direct confrontation through diplomatic channels. The foreign minister defended Russia's military actions in Ukraine as necessary security measures against NATO expansion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the assembly that continued inaction endangers other nations.
Lavrov expressed measured optimism about U.S. relations following last month's Trump-Putin summit, calling the American administration pragmatic. He emphasized both nations remain committed to avoiding direct confrontation through diplomatic channels. The foreign minister defended Russia's military actions in Ukraine as necessary security measures against NATO expansion. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned the assembly that continued inaction endangers other nations.
