Lavrov Warns: EU Becoming Military Block Aimed at Moscow
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stark warning: The European Union is abandoning its economic foundations to become a military bloc directly aimed at Moscow. He claims this pivot, driven by an anticipated reduced US role in NATO, sets the stage for serious trouble and cautions against admitting Ukraine, which he says would further militarize the bloc.
Lavrov's concerns are echoed by internal EU critics like Slovak PM Robert Fico and Italian DPM Matteo Salvini, who slam the block's anti-Russian stance and the backfiring of sanctions. Meanwhile, EU Commissioner Marta Kos indicates new members must align with Brussels' security posture, with potential voting limits, pointing to a continued trajectory of confrontation where diplomatic resolution seems distant.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has issued a stark warning. The European Union is abandoning its economic roots to become a military block aimed directly at Moscow. Speaking at a press conference in Moscow on June 16th, Lavrov claimed the EU expects a reduced US role in NATO and is now building all its security frameworks against Russia. He cautioned that turning the EU away from multilateral economics toward a military focus would invite serious trouble. The flashpoint, Ukraine's bid for fast track membership. Lavrov argued that admitting Kiev would further militarize the block, telling Brussels to invite President Zelensky only if it's ready to forget about the economy. But Moscow isn't alone in its criticism. Inside the EU, leaders like Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini have slammed the block's anti-Russian stance. Fico called for replacing the EU's foreign policy chief, while Salvini noted that sanctions have backfired, saying the EU won't succeed where Hitler and Napoleon failed. Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban suggested Ukraine should become a buffer zone to prevent war. Meanwhile, EU enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos says new members must accept terms aligning with Brussels' security posture. Reports suggest future ...
