Russia Assures No Attack Plans on the EU or NATO

Mon Oct 20 2025 23:10:55 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

In a recent address at the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that Russia has no intentions of attacking NATO or EU states, while also condemning Western aggression and criticising Israel's actions in Gaza.

During a speech at the UN, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov reassured that Russia does not plan to attack EU or NATO member states. He emphasized a readiness to respond decisively to any perceived aggression against Russia. The address also tackled Israel’s military operations in Gaza and condemned their humanitarian impact, while Lavrov accused Western countries of increasing threats towards Moscow. The escalating tensions highlight significant diplomatic challenges in international relations today.

Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov says his country has no intention of attacking EU or NATO member states but warned of a decisive response to any aggression directed towards Moscow.

In a wide-ranging speech delivered at the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Lavrov stated that threats against Russia by Western countries were becoming increasingly common.

He also took aim at Israel, stating that while Russia condemned the 7 October 2023 attacks by Hamas, there was no justification for the brutal killings of Palestinians in Gaza, or for plans to annex the West Bank.

At least 65,926 people have been killed by Israeli strikes, according to the Hamas-run health ministry, while about 1,200 people were killed and 251 others were taken hostage in the 7 October attacks.

Lavrov expressed concern about Israeli actions in the Middle East, warning that such aggressions threaten to blow up the region.

Furthermore, he accused Western powers of sabotaging diplomacy regarding Iran, particularly after a last-minute bid to delay sanctions was unsuccessful.

He reiterated President Putin's stance, stating: Russia has never had and does not have such intentions, but any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response.