Lavrov: European Countries Aim for Combat Readiness Against Russia by 2030
Quick Look
- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that European countries aim to achieve combat readiness against Russia by 2030, planning to "buy time by whatever means available" until then.
- He noted significant investments in Ukraine and increased military budgets.
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Why It Matters
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on European countries' intentions regarding Russia, stating they aim for combat readiness by 2030 and are currently buying time.
MOSCOW, June 19. /TASS/. European countries want to achieve combat readiness for a confrontation with Russia by 2030 and before that they plan to "buy time by whatever means available," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
"It is widely known that European elites have invested their 'political capital' in the confrontation with Russia, pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into propping up the Kiev regime and on ramping up the military budgets of EU member states and NATO. Europe now aims to achieve 'defense readiness' against Russia by 2030. Until then, they mean to buy time by whatever means available," Lavrov stated in his article 'Ukraine, Europe and Global Security.'
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.
Open Questions
- What specific 'means available' will Europe use to buy time?
- What are the specific military capabilities Europe aims to achieve by 2030?
- What is the Russian perspective on the 'propping up of the Kiev regime'?
