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Lavrov Warns War Between Russia and Europe Would Be 'Very Short'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that a war between Russia and Europe would be 'very short' and reiterated that Russia does not intend to launch the first attack. The statements were made during a diplomatic engagement in Moscow. The remarks have heightened tensions in ongoing geopolitical discussions.

Lavrov stated that if Europe attacks Russia, the war would be 'completely different, very short.' This was reported by Tasnim News Agency. The Ukrainian Independent Information Agency noted that Lavrov reiterated Russia's alleged intention not to initiate hostilities. The two sources present slightly different angles of the same statement, with one focusing on the potential speed of the conflict and the other on Russia's non-aggressive stance.

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Tasnim News Agency reported Lavrov's statement about the war being 'completely different, very short'.

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If Europe Attacks Russia, War Will Be 'Completely Different, Very Short': Lavrov

Ukrainian Independent Information Agency reported Lavrov's statement about Russia not intending to launch the first attack.

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Lavrov warned that a war between Russia and Europe will be 'very short' and reiterated that Russia allegedly does not intend to launch the first attack.

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WireUkrainian Independent Information AgencySep 16, 04:41 PM
Lavrov warned that a war between Russia and Europe will be "very short"

At the same time, he reiterated that Russia allegedly does not intend to launch the first attack.

WireTasnim News AgencySep 16, 04:36 PM
If Europe Attacks Russia, War Will Be 'Completely Different, Very Short': Lavrov - Tasnim

If Europe Attacks Russia, War Will Be 'Completely Different, Very Short': Lavrov  Tasnim