Sergei Lavrov spoke in the UN plenary. The Russian Foreign Minister has warned NATO and the European Union today that “any aggression against my country will have a decisive response”.
At the beginning of his speech he commented on the situation of the international order before going on the issue of current war in Gaza. Initially, he pointed out that Russia is condemning the attack on October 7 by Hamas, but added that “there is no excuse for the violent murders of Palestinians” that have been noted since then.
Lavrov added that there is also no excuse for Israel’s plans to annex the West Bank. At the same time, it criticized countries that recognize the Palestinian state only now at the UN General Assembly.
Staying on the issue of the Middle East, the Russian Foreign Minister says West’s efforts to re -impose penalties on Iran are “illegal”.
Lavrov’s message for Ukraine
Lavrov then referred to Ukraine and said that Russia remains open to negotiations to end the war.
“As President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly emphasized, Russia has been and remains open in negotiations to eliminate the deeper causes of the conflict. Russia’s security and its vital interests must be agreed with credibility, “he initially said.
He then pointed out: “The rights of Russian and Russian -speaking populations in the territories that remain under the control of the Kiev regime must be completely restored. Based on the above, we are ready to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine ».
Warning to NATO and EU
Sergei Lavrov also responded to the charges against Russia that he is planning to attack NATO countries. “Russia is accused of planning an attack on countries of the North Atlantic Alliance and the European Union. President Putin has repeatedly denied these challenges, Russia has never and has never had such intentions. “ said Lavrov.
Then he sent a clear message to the EU and NATO, stressing: “However, any aggressive action against my country will be addressed by a decisive reaction. Let there be no doubt about this in NATO and the EU. “
Lavrov blamed the West for Iran
He accused the West of “sabotaging” diplomacy by pushing for reinstating sanctions against Iran for his nuclear program.
Russia’s and China’s proposal to postpone for six months, the UN sanctions on Iran did not pass yesterday from the UN Security Council after only four countries voted in favor of the plan.
The rejection of the proposal “exposed West policy to sabotage the pursuit of constructive solutions,” Lavrov said, referring to “blackmail”.
