Lavrov: Europe dreams of expansion and is drawing Armenia into its… (украина · европа · россия)
Lavrov: Europe dreams of expansion and is drawing Armenia into its orbit. The authorities of European countries dream of expansion and intend to occupy Ukraine and Moldova, wrote Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in the article 'Ukraine, Europe and Global Security'.
Consensus
- Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, criticized European expansionist ambitions
- Lavrov claimed that Europe aims to incorporate Ukraine and Moldova into its sphere of influence
- He stated that NATO has expanded eastward, including Finland and Sweden
- Ukraine is described as a potential 'strike force' for future European armed forces independent of the US and NATO
- The article was published in the journal 'International Life'
- The article was withdrawn by the editorial board of Politico Europe
Points of divergence
- Lavrov warned that the current situation poses a serious threat to global security and could lead to nuclear exchanges — vesti
- The article was written for the publication 'International Life' and not for Politico Europe — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- After Lavrov's Words About Risks Due to Attacks on Moscow, Alarm is Raised in the West — Вести
- Lavrov: Europe Dreams of Expansion and Dragging Armenia into Its Orbit — Коммерсантъ