Lavrov warns retaliation over EU troops, assets
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned Wednesday that Moscow will retaliate if European governments deploy troops to Ukraine or seize frozen Russian assets, speaking before the Federation Council, according to Reuters. He also praised President Trump’s approach to a potential settlement while noting current U.S. sanctions on Russia are being increased, and his comments followed European pushback to Trump’s criticism of EU leaders.
📌 Key Facts
- Lavrov quote: Russia will 'respond to any hostile steps,' including EU troop deployments in Ukraine and expropriation of Russian assets (Reuters).
- Venue: Remarks to Russia’s Federation Council on Wednesday.
- Lavrov said Moscow appreciates Trump’s interest in dialogue but noted the U.S. is 'actually increasing' sanctions on Russia.