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Lavrov Accuses West of Spreading Nazism in Europe and Threatening Global Security

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Western countries of fostering Nazism in EU and NATO states, destroying European security, and jeopardizing billions of lives through reckless actions, while also commenting on Ukraine, Palestine, North Korea, and UN reform during the UN General Assembly debate.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Western nations of fostering Nazism in Europe, undermining security, and endangering global lives, while commenting on Ukraine, Palestine, and UN reform.

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Metastases of this inhumane ideology can now be seen in other countries on our continent, primarily among EU and NATO members, in the Baltic countries and in Germany as well. This is particularly concerning, Lavrov said

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IN BRIEF: Lavrov comments on EU attempts to derail Ukraine settlement, threats to billions

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addressed the general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, touching on Ukraine, the West’s Russophobic and destructive policies, the Middle East and UN reform

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Quite recently, I think it was in St. Petersburg, he reaffirmed that we have no intention of going to war with Europe, Lavrov said

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We are ready, we will always talk. Especially with countries like the United States. We will always listen and honestly say what we disagree with, he said

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UN foundations under threat as West turns blind eye to Ukrainian Nazism — Lavrov

Judging by statements from their representatives, the ruling elites of many European Union countries are clearly infected with the virus of racial superiority -- they are harboring extremist, Russophobic ideas, the minister said

Lavrov sees Europe making every effort to disrupt potential peace talks

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West jeopardizes billions of lives on planet by acting recklessly — Lavrov

The West increasingly resorts to brute force as it acts unpredictably and recklessly, jeopardizing the life and wellbeing of millions if not billions of people on our planet, Lavrov argued

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We will be ready to transfer the S-400s to such a country when there is a request, he explained

Ukraine solely responsible for all damage to Black Sea shipping — Lavrov

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Russia has confidential capacity with some EU, NATO nations to exchange opinions — Lavrov

We have several channels of communication with a number of EU and NATO countries, and we have the confidential capacity, if you wish, to exchange opinions through bilateral channels, he stated

Security threats to Russia from Kiev to be eliminated after special military op — Lavrov

e will continue our struggle for truth and justice to the end, achieve the goals of the special military operation, eliminate security threats to Russia, and restore peaceful life, Lavrov stressed

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Meeting with Germany’s top diplomat shows Russia ready for dialogue with everyone — Lavrov

We are always ready to lend an ear, the Russian foreign minister said, referring to his meeting earlier on Saturday with Johann Wadephul.

Ukraine cannot make up for losses in Druzhkovka because of Russian pressure — expert

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Many analysts say Europe is trying to create Fourth Reich — Lavrov

Not to mention that all memory of those who defeated Nazism is being erased from textbooks and through the removal of monuments in a number of European countries, he said.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

Russia will continue to accuse the West of spreading Nazism in Europe to justify its actions in Ukraine
Likely · Within weeks
Western nations will reject Lavrov's Nazism accusations as disinformation and increase support for Ukraine
Likely · Within weeks
Russia will seek to expand bilateral dialogue channels with select EU and NATO members despite public confrontations
Possible · Within months

Open Questions

What specific evidence supports Lavrov's claims of Nazism in EU and NATO countries?
How will Western countries respond to these accusations?
What concrete steps is Russia proposing for Palestinian statehood?
Will the alleged North Korea-Russia political coordination deepen?