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Lavrov: 'Biden war' in Ukraine is now a 'Trump war'
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Lavrov: 'Biden war' in Ukraine is now a 'Trump war'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the "Biden war" in Ukraine has now become a "Trump war."
  • Lavrov claimed that the conflict would have ended if the U.S. truly sought peace, accusing Washington of escalating tensions.
  • He also noted that U.S. statements on aid to Ukraine indicate no fundamental differences between U.S. and European positions, confirming continued Western policy against Moscow.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that the conflict in Ukraine, which Russia previously termed the "Biden war," has now evolved into a "Trump war." He asserted that the hostilities would have concluded if the United States genuinely pursued a peace agreement, instead of escalating regional tensions.

the 'Biden war' has now become a 'Trump war.'

— Sergey LavrovThe Russian Foreign Minister's characterization of the conflict in Ukraine.

Lavrov's remarks, as reported by Russian state news agency RIA, followed statements from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Rubio indicated that developments regarding $400 million in previously approved congressional aid for Ukraine were expected "very soon," after delays in disbursement by the Pentagon.

the hostilities in Ukraine would have already ended if the United States truly sought a peace agreement.

— Sergey LavrovLavrov's claim about the U.S. role in prolonging the conflict.

The Russian minister suggested that Rubio's supportive statements toward Ukraine demonstrated no significant divergence between U.S. and European stances. This, he argued, confirmed the continuation of Western policy directed at Moscow.

very soon

— Marco RubioRubio's statement regarding expected developments on aid to Ukraine.

Lavrov's comments also alluded to a past meeting between then-President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, where the slogan was "Pursuing Peace." Trump had previously stated that the war was his predecessor Joe Biden's conflict, not his, and vowed to end it within 24 hours.

there are no essential differences between the positions of the USA and Europe.

— Sergey LavrovLavrov's interpretation of U.S. statements on Ukraine aid.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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