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Lavrov: West is Seriously Preparing for War with Russia

Published January 20, 2026, 12:29
Lavrov: West is Seriously Preparing for War with Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the West is seriously preparing for war with Russia, citing statements from European leaders such as Kaja Kallas, Ursula von der Leyen, Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron, and Mark Rutte. At the same time, he emphasized that Moscow remains open to diplomatic solutions to the Ukrainian crisis, but accused the West of undermining any related initiatives. Lavrov stated that Russia will defend its interests and will not allow violations of its rights. He also commented on the situation in Greenland, arguing that the Western order has changed and that the law of the strong prevails, while drawing a comparison to Crimea.