diplomacyTuesday, September 8, 20263 sources
Lavrov Accuses EU of Supporting Russophobic Regime in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the EU for allegedly supporting a Russophobic regime in Ukraine during a September 8, 2026, press briefing. He claimed the EU missed opportunities for involvement in Ukraine's peace process. The remarks intensified diplomatic tensions between Russia and the EU.
Lavrov stated that Europe aims to maintain a Russophobic regime in Ukraine, according to RIA Novosti. He explained the reasons behind the EU's calls on Ukraine, though the specifics were not detailed. Lavrov also claimed Europe failed to seize chances of participation in Ukraine's settlement, as reported by RIA Novosti.
Sources
StateRIA NovostiSep 8, 09:07 PM
Lavrov says Europe failed to seize chances of participation in Ukraine's settlementStateRIA NovostiSep 8, 09:03 PM
Lavrov explained what stands behind the EU's calls on UkraineStateRIA NovostiSep 8, 09:00 PM
Europe wants to maintain a Russophobic regime in Ukraine, said Lavrov