Lavrov accuses Europe of obstructing peace negotiations and threatens targets in Ukraine regardless of the circumstances

New accusations against Europe by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York. “In an effort to contain Russia, the United States has destroyed the European security architecture and installed a Russophobic regime in Kiev,” he said. “Despite being aware of the futility of this strategy, Europe is doing everything it can to hinder the peace negotiations in which Donald Trump's administration is interested,” he added (WAR IN UKRAINE: LIVE NEWS). During the speech, Lavrov also addressed the situation in the Middle East, assuring that Russia is ready to help restore stability in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf region.

Lavrov: “Russia will achieve goals regardless of circumstances"

Lavrov then reiterated that Russia will achieve its goals in Ukraine "regardless of the circumstances." "The West floods the Ukrainian regime with weapons, supplying Kiev with drones and missiles used to target civilians and civilian infrastructure. The West aims to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, but they will reach a strategic dead end," he added.

“We are ready to help stabilize Hormuz”

Lavrov also spoke about the situation in the Middle East. "Russia stands ready to contribute to the stabilization of the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and the broader Gulf region, as the conflict between the United States and Iran continues. We need trust in relations between the Gulf states, Arab countries and Iran" and to

"a stable regional architecture", reported the head of Moscow's diplomacy, assuring that "Russia, together with other responsible states, is ready to contribute constructively to the stabilization of this strategically important region".

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