Lavrov Accuses Western Countries of Preparing for War With Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Western countries are preparing for a potential war with Russia while promoting what he described as a “myth” about a Russian threat, according to Anadolu Agency.

Lavrov's remarks, reported by the Turkish news agency, suggested that Western governments have been building a narrative around Russian aggression to justify military preparedness against Moscow.

According to the report, Lavrov said the United States remains prepared to maintain dialogue with Russia even when the two countries hold “diametrically opposed” positions on key issues.

Lavrov contrasted this with the stance of what he called European elites, whom he characterized as less willing to engage in similar dialogue with Moscow, the report said.

The comments come amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations following the conflict in Ukraine, which has strained diplomatic and economic relations between Moscow and much of Europe and the United States.

Anadolu Agency did not specify the exact venue or date of Lavrov's statements in the excerpt provided. Russian officials have periodically made similar accusations against NATO and European Union member states regarding military buildups near Russian borders.

Neither the Russian Foreign Ministry nor Western governments have issued additional statements responding directly to these specific remarks at the time of this report.