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West Has Declared War on Russia, Says Lavrov Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Western countries have declared war on Russia, using Ukraine as a spearhead. He accused the Kyiv regime of being helpless without Western weapons, intelligence, and training. Lavrov also claimed Satanism is flourishing in the West and Ukraine, and criticized the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The European Union finalized a €90 billion loan to Ukraine and adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia.

Key Points: Russia's Lavrov: West Declared War on Russia

  • Lavrov claims West declared war on Russia via Ukraine
  • EU finalizes €90 billion loan to Ukraine
  • Lavrov accuses West of Satanism and persecution of Orthodox Church
  • EU adopts 20th sanctions package against Russia
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West has declared war on Russia: Sergey Lavrov​

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Western countries have declared war on Russia using Ukraine as a spearhead. EU finalizes €90B loan to Kyiv.

"Open war has been declared against us. The Kyiv regime is being used as a 'spearhead'. - Sergey Lavrov"

Moscow, April 24

With the help of Ukraine, Western countries have declared war on Russia, stated Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday.​

Lavrov made these comments during a meeting with representatives of Russian non-governmental organisations.​

"Open war has been declared against us. The Kyiv regime is being used as a 'spearhead'. But everyone knows that this 'spearhead' is helpless without the material support of Western weapons, intelligence data, satellite systems, assistance in training military personnel, and much more," Lavrov noted.​

Lavrov also said that someone from the Belgian General Staff publicly declared that they are preparing for war with Russia, and Ukraine is helping them buy time.​

During his remarks at the reception marking Orthodox Easter on April 22, he stated that Satanism is currently "flourishing" in the West and Ukraine, and that European countries support Kyiv's "legalised sacrilege".

"For over 10 years, the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has continued unabated, including the seizure of its churches, vandalism, and attacks on clergy and parishioners," he added.​

He said that more than 180 criminal cases have been opened against clergy, including four bishops, according to official data from the Kyiv junta.​

"For the third time in modern human history, a global threat will originate from Europe. And they are now doing everything they can to ensure that Ukraine becomes the trigger for this global threat," he noted on April 18 at the Antalya Diplomatic Forum.​

On Thursday, the European Union finalised a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Of this, €30 billion will be channelled to macroeconomic support for Ukraine, and €60 billion will be invested in defence industrial capacities, including the procurement of defence products.​

European Council President Antonio Costa wrote on X that "Europe stands firm, united and unwavering in its support to Ukraine", while announcing the loan.​

He also mentioned that the council adopted the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, reducing its ability to wage war.​

- IANS

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Sneha F
Europe is clearly backing Ukraine as a proxy to weaken Russia. But Lavrov's talk of 'open war' is exaggerated—Russia invaded first. India must stay neutral and push for diplomacy. The €90 billion loan is huge, but it could fuel more conflict instead of peace. We've seen how proxy wars destroy nations (look at Afghanistan). 🕊️
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Ravi K
Lavrov's criticism of Western 'Satanism' seems like a distraction from Russia's own actions in Ukraine. The persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church is concerning, but Russia has also targeted religious sites. India's own history with communal harmony should make us wary of any side using religion to justify war. We must call for ceasefire, not blame games. 🇮🇳
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Amanda J (Canada)
Interesting to see the Indian perspective on this. As a Canadian, I feel the West's support for Ukraine is justified, but Lavrov's 'declaration of war' rhetoric is dangerous. The EU loan is about defence, not offense. Still, India's balanced stance on Russia reminds me that not everyone sees this as black and white. Hope diplomacy wins. 🤝
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Naveen S
Lavrov's claim that Ukraine is just a 'spearhead' for the West ignores Ukraine's own sovereignty. But the EU's 60 billion for defence industrial capacities is a clear move to arm Ukraine for a long war. India has always opposed unilateral sanctions, so the latest EU sanctions package doesn't help. We should broker peace talks, not fuel fires. 🔥

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