Lavrov Warns of Nuclear Threat from Ukraine

During a public address in Russia on September 8, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov issued a stark warning that Ukraine could obtain nuclear weapons, a claim supported by state media. The statement was made in the context of ongoing discussions about the future of Ukraine following the Special Warfare Operation (SVO). Lavrov emphasized that such a development would pose a significant threat to global security. The warning was reported by multiple Russian outlets, with no contradictory information provided by other sources.