Ukraine crisis: Lavrov slams German chancellor's weapon stance
Sergei Lavrov criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for his statement about the absence of restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons. According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the decision to allow such attacks had been made earlier.
The German Chancellor announced that there are no longer any restrictions on the use of long-range weapons provided to Ukraine by countries such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States. "This means that Ukraine can now defend itself, for example, by targeting military objectives in Russia," Merz emphasized.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov responded to this statement on Tuesday. He noted that the decision to permit Ukraine to use long-range weapons against Russia had been made some time ago, though it was not disclosed publicly. Lavrov also claimed that Merz's statement reflects poorly on the caliber of individuals who have risen to power in leading European countries.
When asked about Donald Trump's recent remarks, where he sharply criticized Putin for bombing Ukraine, Lavrov said that the former US President is acting emotionally because he perceives his efforts for peace in Ukraine are being undermined by European politicians.
What did Donald Trump say about the situation in Ukraine?
On Saturday night into Sunday, Russia carried out a massive attack on Ukraine using ballistic missiles and drones. As a result, at least 12 people died, and 60 were injured, including children. This attack marks another escalation in the ongoing conflict.
Donald Trump sharply commented on Russia's increased bombings in Ukraine. The former US President stated that Vladimir Putin has "absolutely gone crazy" and warned that aiming for all of Ukraine could lead to Russia's downfall.
