Russian Foreign minister Warns of ‘Decisive Response’ to Any aggression
NEW YORK – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a stark warning to the international community at the United Nations General Assembly, stating that any act of aggression against Russia will be met wiht a “decisive response.” The statement, made during his address to world leaders, comes as Ukraine continues to appeal for international support against Russia’s ongoing invasion and amid heightened tensions between Moscow and the West.
Lavrov’s remarks echo previous justifications for the conflict in ukraine, where Russia has cited security concerns related to NATO‘s eastward expansion. This latest warning underscores the Kremlin’s firm stance against perceived threats and signals a willingness to escalate in defense of its interests. The address followed a recent, reportedly “good meeting” between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Biden, a contrast to a previously televised blow-up between Zelenskyy and former president Trump.
Zelenskyy, addressing the General Assembly for the fourth consecutive year, urged world leaders to compel Russia to withdraw from ukrainian territory, warning that failure to do so could embolden further aggression and put other nations at risk. “Ukraine is only the first,” he stated.
Russia has offered multiple explanations for its actions in Ukraine,including the need to safeguard its own security. Lavrov’s address mirrored a previous critical speech, referencing the dangers of confronting a nuclear power like Russia.
