During the UN General Assembly in New York, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov once again pointed fingers at the West for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Lavrov accused NATO and the European Union of effectively declaring war on Russia through their actions in Ukraine, citing non-compliance with the UN Charter as a catalyst for global instability and regional tensions.
Lavrov highlighted the crisis in Ukraine as a prime example of Western provocation, asserting that Russia has been engaged in a full-scale war against Ukraine for over three and a half years in violation of international law. He noted that EU and NATO member states have been providing military support and financial aid to Ukraine, although some countries, like Germany, have stated their intention not to directly engage in the conflict.
Recent incidents, including the downing of Russian drones in Polish airspace and airspace violations by Russian warplanes in Estonia, have further strained relations between Russia and Western nations, exacerbating geopolitical tensions in the region.
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