Lavrov: If the West wants to fight for Ukraine with weapons in its hands, Russia is ready
Lavrov: If the West wants to fight on the battlefield - it will be on the battlefield
💬 "It is their right if they want to fight on the battlefield - it will be on the battlefield," (Lavrov said these words within the walls of the Federation Council as part of consultations on his reappointment as Foreign Minister.)
The minister also mentioned the upcoming conference in Switzerland on Ukraine, to which Russia was not invited. Lavrov said that the conference...
💬 "...boils down to once again formulating an ultimatum to Russia. You know, like a colonel - a pedagogical advice. They kicked him out (out the door - "RG"), and decided everything among themselves, then they summoned him and announced the verdict." (Lavrov believes that) "this is no way to talk to anyone, much less us." (DeepL)
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