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Lavrov Condemns Israel's Lebanon Attacks, Accuses US of Terrorism, Warns Against NATO at UNGA

Sep 28, 2024, 05:02 PM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, condemning Israel's attacks on Lebanon as inhumane and calling for an immediate end to the killing of Palestinian civilians with US weapons. Lavrov accused the United States of being involved in a terrorist attack in Lebanon alongside Israel, and suggested that Washington was aware of the preparations for the attack. He also warned against the West's 'suicidal attempts' to confront a nuclear power like Russia, emphasizing the danger and futility of such actions. Lavrov criticized NATO's efforts to gain a foothold in Transcaucasia, Central Asia, and the Asia-Pacific region, which he claimed threaten Russia's security. His speech drew significant attention, with many attendees lining up to shake his hand afterward.