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Lavrov Claims Europe Opposes Russian Settlements in Ukraine
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov accused European officials of opposing any settlement that would remove Zelensky’s regime from power. He also claimed the Kiev regime aims to regroup and continue fighting. The statements come amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine’s territorial control.
Lavrov, speaking on June 5, 2026, stated that European officials have created an 'either with us or against us' stance, according to Tass. He emphasized that Europe is not supporting any settlement that would take Zelensky’s regime out of its control. The Russian Foreign Ministry’s report highlights a growing divide between Russia and European nations over the future of Ukraine.
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StateTASSJun 5, 07:25 AM
Europe not to support settlement taking Zelensky’s regime out of its control — LavrovThe Russian Foreign Minister said that European officials created an opposition of "either with us or against us"
StateTASSJun 4, 09:10 PM
Zelensky, Europe refuse to recognize new territorial 'realities' — LavrovThe Russian top diplomat stressed that the Kiev regime wanted to regroup and then continue fighting