Russia's Lavrov Warns Germany Over New Ukraine Move; ‘Rallying Under Nazi Flag…'
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/ May 28, 2025, 09:42AM IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the EU of rallying under a 'Nazi flag' in its efforts to support Ukraine and defeat Russia. Responding to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's remarks about removing range limits on weapons sent to Kyiv, Lavrov said Europe is repeating Hitler-era mistakes. He called Merz's stance 'confused and uninformed' and claimed it reflects the poor competence of modern European leaders. Lavrov warned that Europe has learned nothing from history and is on a disastrous path of escalation against Russia.
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