Lavrov warns retaliation over EU troops, assets
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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.
Russia–Europe Tensions
Ukraine War & U.S. Diplomacy