Lavrov Warns of 'Devastating' Response to European Attack, Blames EU for Peace Obstacles

📌Key Points

• •Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov warned of a "devastating" response to any European strike, while stating Russia does not intend to attack Europe.
• •Lavrov declared that European troops deployed as security guarantees for Kyiv would be considered "legitimate targets" by Russia.
• •He accused the European Union's "war party" of being the "main obstacle to peace" in Ukraine.
• •The statements were made ahead of a meeting between Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and former U.S. President Trump to discuss a peace plan.
• •Lavrov praised Trump's efforts towards a peace settlement.
• •Zelenskyy's peace plan reportedly includes Russian withdrawal from certain regions and an $800 billion recovery fund, though Trump expressed skepticism.