Overview
- Russia’s foreign minister said Moscow has not intended to attack any current EU or NATO member and is ready to formalize that position as legally anchored security guarantees.
- Sergei Lavrov made the offer at the 3rd International Conference for Eurasian Security in Minsk, with his remarks published by the foreign ministry and reported by state media.
- He accused EU leaders of rejecting what he called real collective security guarantees and declared meaningful dialogue with current EU elites impossible.
- NATO and the EU are expanding defense capabilities to deter Russia, while analysts say Moscow is rearming beyond the requirements of the war in Ukraine.
- As of late Tuesday, outlets reported no reactions from Western capitals to the proposal.