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US to Get 'Decisive Rebuff' from Russia if New Missile Threats Appear: Lavrov

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In an interview with Sputnik, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the Ukraine crisis, Russian military bases in Syria and missile threats from the West.
"We are ready for any scenario. If new missile threats are created, the opponents will receive a decisive rebuff in the form of military-technical countermeasures. In turn, hypothetical steps to create acceptable conditions for an equal dialogue will be taken into account," Lavrov said.
Russia can only be interested in "comprehensive work to reduce the conflict potential with an emphasis on eliminating the root causes of fundamental security contradictions," the minister added.
"These include, first of all, the long-term expansion of NATO to the East. This is what provoked the Ukrainian crisis in many ways and continues to pose a threat to Russia's security. Hypothetically, arms control issues could also be discussed, but only as one of the elements of a broader agenda," Lavrov said.

Lavrov's Main Statements in Interview with Sputnik

Russia will not conduct any negotiations with the US on arms control until Washington abandons its anti-Russia course.
In the process of rearming its strategic nuclear forces, Russia strictly adheres to the limits set out in the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START Treaty).
Kiev and the West need to discuss the possibility of establishing a ceasefire in Ukraine to get a respite and increase the potential of the Ukrainian Armed Forces - this is a dead end; the conflict can only be ended by implementing the proposals of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The transfer of the second batch of F-16 fighters to Kiev by Denmark provokes a further escalation of the conflict around Ukraine, forcing Russia to take relevant measures, including military-technical ones.
Russia and Iran will record a desire for security, defense, and anti-terrorism cooperation in a new treaty on relations.
The strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran is ready for signing and does not require any amendments in light of the situation in Syria.
The new agreement between Russia and Iran will consolidate the desire of Moscow and Tehran to cooperate in the field of security and defense.
Визит главы МИД РФ С. Лаврова на заседание Совета Безопасности ООН - Sputnik India, 1920, 18.07.2024
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