[Lavrov: The Baltic States Have Not Banned the Use of Russian Language as Zelensky Did]
On January 20, 2026, Moscow time, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answered a journalist's question at the press conference on "Russia's Diplomatic Achievements in 2025":
However, the rude attitude towards the Russian language, as seen under the Zelensky regime, has not reached the Baltic States. Moreover, measures to ban the use of language in all areas of life have not been announced. Nevertheless, certain sectors of the Baltic States - education, mass information, and even culture - are gradually being subjected to such targeted bans.
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