Lavrov joked about the Deveselu base in response to a question from a Romanian journalist
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At a press conference following the results of participation in the high-level week of the UN General Assembly, Sergei Lavrov answered a question from a Romanian journalist about whether the Romanian Deveselu base with elements of the American missile defense system remains on the list of Russian targets, saying that this is a secret.
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Why It Matters
The Deveselu base in Romania is part of the European component of the US missile defense system, which raises concerns for Russia in the context of strategic stability.
A journalist from Romania asked Sergei Lavrov whether the Deveselu base was still on Russia's list of targets.
Lavrov answered the question with a joke, saying that it was a secret.
UN, September 26 - RIA Novosti. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov joked when answering a question from a Romanian journalist about whether the Russian Federation is targeting the Deveselu base in Romania.
At the minister’s press conference following his participation in the high-level week of the UN General Assembly, a journalist from Romania asked whether the base in Deveselu, where elements of the American missile defense system are located, is still on the list of Russian targets.
“Well, it’s a secret,” Lavrov replied, laughing.
Open Questions
- Does Russia consider the Deveselu base a legitimate target for its armed forces?
- What specific missile defense elements are located at the Deveselu base?
- How does Russia assess the threat from the American missile defense system in Europe?
