‘We will attack Europe when…’: Russian Foreign Minister gives big statement on attacking Europe amid fear in NATO

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told the UN that Russia will attack Europe only if aggression is committed against Russia.

United Nations: Amid growing concerns in Europe, Russia has clarified that it has no intention of attacking any European countries. In the recent development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told world leaders on Saturday that if aggression is committed against Russia, it will respond strongly. For those unversed, there has been a growing controversy over unauthorized flights in NATO airspace in recent days. The concern deepened in Europe after Russian drones were shot down over Poland and Estonia. Additionally, Estonia claimed that Russian fighter jets remained in its airspace for 12 minutes. Here are all the details you need to know on what Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on attacking Europe and UNSC reforms.

Is Russia planning to attack Europe?

“Russia has never intended to attack European or NATO countries. However, any aggression against my country will be met with a strong response”, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in his speech while he warned Europe.

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Russia denies violating Estonian airspace

However, Russia denied violating Estonian airspace and said that the drones were not targeting Poland. Meanwhile, Russia’s ally Belarus claimed that the drones were deviated due to signal-jamming by Ukraine.

What Russian Minister said on UNSC reforms?

“The issue of Security Council reform is particularly important. Russia calls for its democratization, including through expanding representation from Asia, Africa, and Latin America. We support Brazil and India’s applications for permanent seats on the Council, as well as the redress of historical injustices against Africa within the parameters agreed upon by the continent’s countries themselves”, the Russian Foreign Minister said while calling for UNSC reforms.