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Lavrov Vows Justice for Starobelsk Attack Attributed to Zelenskyy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared Russia's intent to pursue justice for the attack in Starobelsk, which Russia attributes to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The statement was made on August 25, 2026, following the incident. The attack is described as a 'bloody act' by Russia, though no casualties or specifics were provided.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on August 25, 2026, that Russia would not forget the 'bloody act' of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Starobelsk and would strive for justice. The attack, which occurred in Starobelsk, Ukraine, is described by Russia as a 'bloody act' attributed to Zelenskyy. The original statement from Lavrov, published by Izvestia, emphasized Russia's resolve to seek justice for the attack, while Tass echoed the same sentiment without additional details.

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StateTASSAug 25, 04:37 PM
Russia not to forget Ukraine’s terror attack on Starobelsk, to seek justice — Lavrov - tass.com

Russia not to forget Ukraine’s terror attack on Starobelsk, to seek justice — Lavrov  tass.com

IndependentIzvestiaAug 25, 03:21 PM
Lavrov stated intention to achieve justice for the attack in Starobelsk

Russia will not forget the 'bloody act' of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Starobelsk and will strive for justice. This was stated on August 25 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.