Lavrov: Meaningful dialogue with West requires restored trust, not ultimatums
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- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that meaningful dialogue with the West is only possible if Europe restores trust through practical steps rather than ultimatums.
- He criticized anti-Russian actions and expansionist ambitions, citing a London ultimatum as an example.
- Lavrov's article was canceled by Politico-Europe.
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Warum es wichtig ist
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov believes meaningful dialogue with the West hinges on restored trust, achieved through concrete steps, not ultimatums.
MOSCOW, June 19. /TASS/. A meaningful dialogue between the West and Russia is possible only if the Europeans restore the trust undermined by their own actions and with practical and sincere steps, rather than regular ultimatums, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"The key point is that meaningful dialogue requires the restoration of trust, shattered by the anti-Russian actions of the West, and Europe as part of it, in the post-Cold War era. Trust can be recovered only through concrete steps that demonstrate a sincere commitment to move away from using diplomacy as a cover for expansionist ambitions," Lavrov stated in his article ‘Ukraine, Europe and Global Security.’
"Trust cannot be restored, nor can dialogue be resumed, through ultimatums such as the one issued to Russia in London on 7 June 2026," he noted.
This article by the Russian foreign minister was initially planned to be published in the Brussels-based "Politico-Europe," but via a last minute decision of the outlet's editorial team the publication was canceled.
Offene Fragen
- What specific 'concrete steps' would satisfy Russia?
- Will Politico-Europe reconsider publishing Lavrov's article?
