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Lavrov Defends Putin’s Warning to Potential Aggressors; Claims West Urged Ceasefire to Halt Russian Attacks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov defended President Vladimir Putin’s warning to potential aggressors, asserting that the West called for a ceasefire in Ukraine to mitigate massive Russian attacks. The statements were made during a diplomatic briefing in Moscow, reflecting ongoing tensions in the conflict.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly defended President Vladimir Putin’s recent warning to potential aggressors, emphasizing Russia’s position in the ongoing conflict. Lavrov stated that the West had called for a ceasefire in Ukraine to quell what he described as massive Russian attacks. The remarks were reported by Tass, Russia’s state news agency, on September 8, 2026.
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StateTASSSep 8, 11:02 PM
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