Russian Foreign Minister: If European Countries Launch an Attack, Russia Will Use All Means for Military Response

Source: Global Times
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On February 8 local time, a reporter from the Central Broadcasting Station learned that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia has repeatedly declared that it has no plans to attack Europe. He said that rational Europeans understand this, but some European national leaders have driven themselves into a trap of confrontation with Russia and are forced to continuously escalate the tension.

Lavrov pointed out that if European countries prepare for war and begin to attack Russia, then the response from Russia will not be a special military operation, but a full military response using all means. (Reporter from the Central Broadcasting Station Wang Delu)

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
Not specified
Activity
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that Russia will respond with all means if European countries attack.
Location
Russia
Unit
Russian Federation
Time
February 8
Equipment
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Summary

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned that if European countries prepare for war and attack Russia, the response will not be limited to special military actions but will involve a complete military response. He emphasized that Russia has no plans to attack Europe and criticized certain European leaders for escalating tensions.

Key Facts
  • Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated there are no plans to attack Europe.
  • He warned that if Europe attacks Russia, the response will be a full military response.
  • Lavrov criticized some European leaders for escalating tensions.