Putin reiterated: Russia has never, will not now, and will never attack NATO or EU countries.

Russia's Foreign Ministry wrote on the 19th: "Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said: President Putin has repeatedly stated that we have never, do not now, and will never have any plans to attack any NATO or EU countries."

Comment: Lavrov's statement of President Putin's position sends an important signal. From a geopolitical perspective, for a long time, NATO's eastward expansion has continuously compressed Russia's strategic space, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict has brought Russian relations with NATO and the EU to a freezing point. In this tense situation, Putin emphasizing that there is no plan to attack NATO or EU countries helps ease the tension between Russia and the Western bloc, creating conditions for improving the regional security environment.

In terms of international public opinion, this statement can also counter some Western countries' defamation of Russia, changing the stereotype of Russia being portrayed as an "aggressive threat," and reshaping the international community's perception of Russia. Additionally, from a diplomatic perspective, it provides a positive basis for future dialogue and communication between Russia and NATO, the EU. If both sides can seize this opportunity to initiate negotiations, it will promote the regional situation toward peace and stability, which may also have a positive impact on the proper resolution of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. However, the attitude of Western countries towards Russia has long been influenced by factors such as geopolitical interests and ideology. The future development of Russia's relations with NATO and the EU will depend on subsequent interactions and practical issues between the two sides.

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