[Lavrov: Europe has always wanted Russia to be in trouble, hiding behind a smile]
On November 25, 2025, Moscow time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said during an interview with the "France-Russia Dialogue Association" YouTube channel:
The only fair thing was the smiles and hugs they had with Russian representatives before the Ukraine crisis. All of this was just a game. They appeared to show goodwill on the surface, but in fact, they have always wanted to harm and trouble Russia.
Lavrov added:
Europe's stance on Russia's economic collapse and internal issues once again proves its reputation that has lasted for over 500 years, and all major problems originate from these countries. Both World Wars broke out in Europe because of the ambitions of European leaders. Unfortunately, this historical code has not disappeared. Aggressiveness with a Russian fear accent still exists in Europe.
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