Lavrov stated that the drones reportedly detected on Polish territory have a shorter range than the distance of that territory from the Russian border. The minister emphasized that Russia never attacks civilian targets and does not direct drones or missiles at EU or NATO countries. He recalled that in Moscow, "on the very same day … a proposal was made via the defense ministries to hold a meeting and professionally, without any hysteria, sort out the situation,"
TASS reports.
The head of the Russian Foreign Ministry warned anyone outside Russia who attempts to shoot down any object in Russian airspace that they will "seriously regret it."
At the same time, the minister reminded that Moscow has repeatedly proposed that "NATO capitals respect their obligations and agree on legally binding security guarantees." However, Russia’s proposals "have been ignored and continue to be ignored to this day." Lavrov further noted that threats of force against Russia are increasingly being voiced, with accusations that Russia is supposedly planning to attack NATO and EU countries. The minister stressed that "Russia has never had and does not have such intentions," noting that in Europe there are actors who are "preparing a war against Russia."
The Foreign Minister emphasized that any aggression against Russia will be met with a decisive response. "There should be no doubts on this," he said, highlighting that NATO continues its expansion right up to Russia’s borders, despite assurances given by Soviet leaders not to advance "even an inch" eastward. The minister also pointed out that the alliance’s expansion today threatens not only Russia but also China, with NATO’s actions aiming to encircle all of Eurasia militarily.
