Lavrov: Europe Not an Impartial Observer in Ukraine Conflict, Seeks Russia's Defeat
L'essentiel
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Europe is not an impartial observer in the Ukraine conflict but rather a party seeking Russia's defeat, a stance openly avowed by Europeans themselves.
- He noted that dialogue with Europe cannot proceed as if it were a neutral third party.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on Europe's stance in the Ukraine conflict, stating it is not an impartial observer and seeks Russia's defeat.
MOSCOW, June 19. /TASS/. Europe is interested in Russia's defeat in the conflict, it cannot be treated as an impartial observer, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
As for negotiations, Vladimir Putin reiterated at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum that Russia is not opposed to contacts with any party. We see Europe, however, as a party bent on Russia's defeat - a stance the Europeans themselves openly avow," Lavrov stated in his article ‘Ukraine, Europe and Global Security.’
"Dialogue with Europe, therefore, cannot be conducted as though it were an impartial third-party observer," 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.
Questions ouvertes
- What specific actions demonstrate Europe's pursuit of Russia's defeat?
- What are Russia's conditions for resuming dialogue with Europe?
- Will Politico-Europe face repercussions for canceling the publication?
