Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Moscow allegedly does not plan a war with Europe, but European calls to prepare for a possible conflict could become a "self-fulfilling prophecy." He said this at a final press conference following the UN General Assembly in New York, UNN reports.
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According to Lavrov, European countries are increasing arms production and talking about the need to be ready for a potential war with Russia by 2030.
We are not going to fight Europe; this is absurd and nonsense. But it is Europe that is preparing for war with us
Lavrov threatened a response in the event of a conflict
The Russian minister suggested that the buildup of arms in Europe could in itself increase the risk of a future confrontation.
You know, this could turn out to be a self-fulfilling prophecy
He also said that if European countries entered into a military conflict with Russia, Moscow would respond, adding that it would be "a completely different war" and would allegedly be "short."