Russia's Lavrov Claims at G20 UN Meeting: "Ukraine Crisis Provoked by West" as NATO and EU Accused of Waging War Against Russia

Sep 26, 2025 09:44 am CST

At a G20 foreign ministers meeting at the United Nations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused NATO and the European Union of using Ukraine to wage war against Russia. His comments came days after US President Trump criticized Russia's military performance in Ukraine, while British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper dismissed Lavrov's claims as "false fantasy world distortions" as Russian forces continue to occupy 20% of Ukrainian territory.