Russia does not want to escalate tensions with the West

This is information given by the Foreign Minister Russia Sergei Lavrov said on April 29.

According to the RIA news agency, the Russian foreign minister affirmed that the country cannot depend on The West on issues of strategic importance. Russia cannot rely on the West for anything, especially economic, technological, food as well as strategic daily needs.

Lavrov did not rule out the possibility of resumption of relations with the West, but emphasized Russia’s self-sufficiency and self-sufficiency.

In addition, Lavrov also said that most of the important partners have agreed to the plan to pay for gas in rubles proposed by Russia.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented in a statement on April 8 that NATO is causing the conflict conflict in Ukraine spread by continuing to ship more weapons to Kiev.

“By continuing to supply more weapons to Ukraine, this alliance is spreading the conflict,” Zakharova said, accusing “NATO supporting the Kiev government to commit war crimes with impunity.” punishment as well as the barbaric treatment of civilians not only in Donbass but also throughout Ukraine.

A heavily damaged building after several Russian bombardments near the front line in Kharkov, Ukraine, April 25, 2022. (Photo: AP)

The Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman also said that although NATO denies the alliance is part of the conflict in Ukraine, in reality, NATO is at war with Russia using Ukraine as a proxy force.

“To contain Russia, NATO is strengthening its forces on the eastern flank as well as continuing to draw Georgia, Finland and Sweden and countries in the Asia-Pacific into its sphere of influence,” Zakharova said. let me know.

Not stopping at economic sanctions, the US and its Western allies also want to completely stop cooperation with Russia.

Two months after Russia launched its military campaign in Ukraine, the administration of President Joe Biden and its European allies are beginning to plan for a future that no longer seeks peaceful coexistence with Russia, increasing pressure on all sides. way of isolating and weakening the country.

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