Russia does not intend to declare war on Europe, but will "respond" in the event of the deployment of European troops in Ukraine or the expropriation of Russian assets, said Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov.

The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, stated that Russia has no intention of going to war with Europe, but will react firmly if European military contingents are deployed in Ukraine. Lavrov emphasized that any hostile actions, including the expropriation of Russian assets, will receive a response from Russia, which is already prepared for such scenarios. He criticized the "destructive" position of London, the European Commission, and the majority of NATO and EU member states, which continue to invest in the conflict in Ukraine, ignoring geopolitical realities. In contrast, leaders from the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy, Poland, France, Germany, and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to providing security guarantees to Ukraine, including exploring the creation of a military coalition to support Ukrainian forces.