Key information
- Mr. Lavrov expressed concern about the possibility of direct military conflict between the United States and Russia.
- He attributed the escalation to President Biden’s policies, which he said have intensified anti-Russian sentiment in the United States.
- Whoever wins the election, Lavrov expects the United States to continue its hostility toward Russia.
In an interview published by the Turkish daily Hurriyet, Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister, expressed concern that the United States and Russia are moving closer to a possible direct military conflict. He attributed the escalation to President Biden’s policies, which he said have intensified anti-Russian sentiment in the United States.
Asked about the upcoming US presidential elections, Lavrov downplayed the impact the outcome could have on Russia’s position. He pointed out that despite previous statements of admiration for Putin, the Trump administration has imposed a significant number of sanctions against Russia, more than any previous administration. Mr. Lavrov said that whoever wins the election, he expects continued U.S. hostility toward Russia.
Relations between Russia and the United States in flux
Putin himself has indicated that his relations with Washington will depend on the approach taken by the United States after the elections. He recently called Trump’s statements about finding a solution to the Ukraine conflict “sincere.”
Concerns about foreign interference
Concerns about foreign interference in the election have also emerged. Microsoft reported that Russian operatives had stepped up their disinformation campaign targeting the Harris campaign by releasing conspiracy videos.
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