Russia Asserts No Intent to Attack EU or NATO Amid Rising Tensions

Sun Sep 28 2025 22:51:40 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov declared that Moscow has no plans to attack EU or NATO countries while warning of a strong response to any perceived aggression. His remarks came during a speech at the UN General Assembly, where he also criticized Israeli actions in Gaza and Western countries' threats against Russia.

In a recent address to the UN, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that Russia does not intend to attack EU or NATO member states, emphasizing a decisive response to any aggression against Moscow. Lavrov condemned attacks by Hamas while also criticizing Israel's military actions in Gaza. He warned of growing threats from Western nations and highlighted tensions in international relations, specifically regarding Ukraine.

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 said threats against Russia by Western countries were becoming increasingly common.

He also took aim at Israel, saying 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.

Israel has previously said its Gaza operation is necessary to defeat Hamas.

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.

Regarding the tensions in Europe, Lavrov stated, Threats of force against Russia, accused of practically planning an attack on the North Atlantic Alliance [NATO] and the European Union, are becoming increasingly common. President Putin has repeatedly debunked such provocations.

Russia has never had and does not have such intentions, but any aggression against my country will be met with a decisive response.

The Russian foreign minister's address also touched upon accusations against Russia from several countries and the recent escalation of the conflict in Ukraine.

Lavrov concluded by questioning the motivations behind some Western nations' recent recognition of Palestinian statehood, suggesting it was timed to coincide with perceived losses in the region.