Russian FM Sergey Lavrov criticised Macron's nuclear remarks as a threat and dismissed his claims about Russia endangering Europe as “stupid.” He warned that deploying EU troops in Ukraine would mean direct war with Russia, equating it to NATO’s presence.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Thursday that Moscow perceives French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks on nuclear matters as a threat.
“If he considers us a threat, calls a meeting of the chiefs of general staff of European countries and Britain, says that it is necessary to prepare for the use of nuclear weapons against Russia, this is, of course, a threat,” Lavrov said during a joint news conference in Moscow with his Zimbabwean counterpart Amon Murwira.
Lavrov dismissed Macron’s remarks about Russia threatening Europe and France as “stupid,” noting that despite saying he would, Macron has yet to call Putin. He remarked that Macron proudly declares his intent to speak with Putin, yet nothing has come of it.
Lavrov also warned that deploying an EU military contingent in Ukraine would mean direct war between Russia and Europe, equating it to NATO’s presence there.
He stressed that such involvement would no longer be hybrid but an open, official conflict with Russia, which Moscow finds unacceptable.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov praised Donald Trump for his “common sense” in seeking to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He criticised past U.S. administrations, condemned the idea of European peacekeepers in Ukraine, and stressed the need for cooperation despite political differences.
Russian and U.S. diplomats will meet in Istanbul to discuss diplomatic disputes, seen as a step toward ending the Ukraine war. Talks follow recent Putin-Trump discussions, with business ties and ceasefire prospects on the agenda.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined steps to restore U.S.-Russia relations and end the Ukraine war, emphasizing diplomacy, expert negotiations, and economic opportunities. He stressed the need for compromise on sanctions and reaffirmed President Trump’s commitment to lasting peace.
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria’s deadliest clashes since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, according to war observer.
European nations have endorsed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, rejecting a rival proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Poland plans mandatory military training for men to build a 500,000-strong army amid security threats.
North Korea has revealed its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a move that could enhance its long-range strike capabilities.
Norway’s government has affirmed that it will continue to supply fuel for U.S. Navy vessels, dismissing recent calls from a private marine fuel supplier to halt deliveries amid tensions linked to U.S.-Ukrainian relations.
President Donald Trump is preparing a new travel ban that could block entry for people from Afghanistan and Pakistan as early as next week. The move is part of an intensified immigration crackdown.
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, will chair the 20th EU-Central Asia Ministerial meeting hosted this year by Turkmenistan, in Ashgabat, on 4 March.
Heavy rainfall in northwestern Peru has caused a river to overflow, destroying infrastructure, flooding agricultural lands, and affecting at least 150 families in Tumbes province.
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria’s deadliest clashes since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, according to war observer.
European nations have endorsed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, rejecting a rival proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Poland plans mandatory military training for men to build a 500,000-strong army amid security threats.
North Korea has revealed its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a move that could enhance its long-range strike capabilities.
More than 1,000 people have been killed in Syria’s deadliest clashes since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster, according to war observer.
European nations have endorsed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its residents, rejecting a rival proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Poland plans mandatory military training for men to build a 500,000-strong army amid security threats.
North Korea has revealed its first nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a move that could enhance its long-range strike capabilities.
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