Russia's foreign minister Sergey Lavrov suggested his country must “prepare for war” if it wants peaceful relations with the European Union as the 27-nation bloc considers economic sanctions. Lavrov said the EU was Russia’s largest trading and investment partner, but that his country needed to be prepared in case “sanctions are imposed in some areas that create risks for our economy, including in the most sensitive areas”.https://www.euronews.com/2021/02/12/russia-ready-for-a-break-in-relations-with-the-eu-says-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov
He also suggested the EU's decision to admit Baltic and Eastern European members 15 years ago had contributed to the bloc's poor relationship with Russia.
The minister was asked in the interview, released by the Soloviev Live YouTube channel on Friday, whether Russia was heading for a “break” with the European Union.
“We proceed from the assumption that we are ready [for that],” Lavrov replied, according to a transcript released by the Russian Foreign Ministry.“We do not want to isolate ourselves from world life, but we must be ready for this. If you want peace, prepare for war.”
A spokesperson for Germany's Foreign Ministry said the remarks were "really disconcerting and incomprehensible".
European and Russian officials have been exchanging strong words since last week's visit to Moscow by Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign policy chief.
During the trip, he called for the release of Alexei Navalny, the jailed Russian opposition leader.
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