At UN, Russia accuses US and EU of being part of the war in Ukraine

The Russian government said on Saturday (24) at the United Nations (UN) that the West (United States and European Union) “is not neutral, but part of the conflict”. The words are from Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, who assured that his country “will respect the results” of the referendums in the regions of Ukraine that are voting for its possible annexation to Russia.

After his speech to the General Assembly, Lavrov appeared in a press room packed with journalists where he dodged many questions and insisted on the rhetoric that Europe allowed “Russophobia” and “racism” to flourish, which led to the current war. in Ukraine, allegedly launched in aid of the Russian minority.

Asked about the possible use of nuclear weapons, suggested by President Vladimir Putin this week, Lavrov did not want to add fuel to the fire and specified that this resource is clearly regulated by nuclear security doctrine, and said he was unaware of the alleged threats of attacks made by any authority. of the USA based on the results of the referendums.