Lavrov comments draw ire as tensions mount over Ukraine conflict
Sergei Lavrov criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his statement regarding the lack of restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons. According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the decision to allow such attacks was made earlier.
The German Chancellor declared that there are no longer any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons provided to Ukraine by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the USA. "This means that Ukraine can now defend itself, for example, by attacking military positions in Russia," Merz emphasized.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responded to this statement on Tuesday. He stated that the decision to allow Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia had been made some time ago, but it was not made public. He also claimed that Merz's statement reflects poorly on the calibre of people who have come to power in leading European countries.
When asked about Donald Trump's recent remarks, in which he sharply criticized Putin for bombing Ukraine, he said that the US President is behaving emotionally because he sees that his efforts for peace in Ukraine are being sabotaged by European politicians.
What did Donald Trump say about the situation in Ukraine?
On Saturday night into Sunday, Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine using ballistic missiles and drones. As a result of these actions, at least 12 people died, and 60 were injured, including children. This attack is another example of the escalation of the conflict that has been ongoing for a considerable time.
Donald Trump sharply commented on the increased bombings of Ukraine by Russia. The US President stated that Vladimir Putin has "gone absolutely crazy" and warned that if he wants all of Ukraine, it could lead to the downfall of Russia.
