Lavrov Threatens 'Different War' If Europe Attacks Russia

Vladimir Putin stated that the deployment of European troops to Ukraine would mean war with Russia. After participating in events at the BRICS summit, Putin told journalists that Europe is pushing its countries toward war with Russia, according to RIA Novosti.

Consensus

Russia does not plan to attack European countries.
If Europe attacks Russia, it would result in a fundamentally different and very short war.
European political leaders have made statements about preparing for war with Russia by 2030.
Sergey Lavrov made these remarks in an interview with Yuliya Men'shova.
Lavrov referenced President Vladimir Putin's statement that Russia would not initiate aggression but would respond decisively if attacked.
The Russian government claims European countries are preparing for military confrontation with Russia.

Points of divergence

Lavrov used the word 'petushatsya' (literally 'cock-a-doodle-doo') to describe European political statements, suggesting they are boastful and theatrical. — vm
NATO military planners believe Europe cannot withstand a prolonged war of attrition against Russia, and that European societies may not be prepared for long-term conflict. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Alexander Grushko, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated that NATO countries are publicly preparing for military confrontation with Russia through exercises and logistics development in the east. — vedomosti
Donald Trump stated he was not concerned about a Russian attack on NATO members and described a visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Moscow as a routine working trip. — vedomosti
Military experts cited by The Guardian believe European countries are not ready for a prolonged conflict with Russia due to insufficient combat readiness. — vesti
Putin stated in June that NATO countries have shifted from supporting Ukraine to openly preparing for war with Russia and increasing military and offensive budgets. — vedomosti
Lavrov said that Russia is not planning to attack anyone, but a conflict initiated by Europe would no longer be conventional in nature. — vm
Kaja Kallas, EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, labeled Russia an existential threat to European countries. — vedomosti
Sergei Naryshkin, head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, stated that the EU has embedded plans for military confrontation with Russia in strategic documents up to 2030. — kommerstant

Coverage (20 sources)

Political scientist Ishchenko named signs of real movement of Europe towards war with Russia — Вести
Politologist Yevstafiev: European military conflict with Russia is only a matter of time — Вести
Lavrov: if Europe attacks the RF, the war will be short — РИАМО
Lavrov: Russia does not plan war with EU, but in case of Europe's attack, war will be short — Вести
Sosnovsky: difference in mentality may become cause of clash between Europe and RF — Вести
All questions resolved as a result of the Second World War. Putin — on the threat to Europe from Russia — Meduza
Putin: Europe is pushing its own countries to war with Russia — РИАМО
Putin offered Europe war or peace — Агентство. Новости
Putin: Russia has no grounds for conflict with Europe — Коммерсантъ
Putin: Europeans realize they are being pushed toward war with Russia — Вести
Putin stated that Russia has no grounds for conflict with Europe — Вести
Putin reported on pushing European countries to war with the RF — Вести
Putin: Introduction of European troops to Ukraine will mean war with Russia — Коммерсантъ
Introduction of European troops to Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Vladimir Putin said at BRICS summit in New Delhi. — Mash
Putin says introducing European troops to Ukraine will mean war with Russia — Дождь (Telegram)
Europe is now pushing its countries to war with Russia, Putin said. The President noted that Russia has no grounds for... — ТАСС (Telegram)
European troops in Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Putin said — Вести
Putin: Deployment of European troops to Ukraine will mean war with Russia — Фонтанка
Europe is now pushing its countries to war with Russia, — Putin — Новости Москвы
Introduction of European troops to Ukraine will mean war with Russia, Putin declared. — РИА Новости (Telegram)

Lavrov Threatens 'Different War' If Europe Attacks Russia

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