Title: Hybrid war in Ukraine: Russian Foreign Minister accuses the West during his speech at the UN
Introduction :
At the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov delivered an offensive speech against the West, accusing the United States and other Western countries of waging “a hybrid war” against Russia in Ukraine. The statement echoes ongoing tensions in the region and Ukraine’s efforts to gain more support from the international community. In this article, we will analyze Sergei Lavrov’s remarks and examine the challenges of this “hybrid war”.
Sergei Lavrov’s accusations:
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the West is “directly fighting” Russia in Ukraine, providing financial aid, weapons and even “mercenaries” from Western countries. Although the United States and other European countries claim they are not at war with Russia, but rather helping Ukraine defend itself, Lavrov believes their supply of weapons is making the situation worse.
Reaction from the West and Ukraine:
Faced with these accusations, the United States and European countries maintain their position, affirming that they are not at war with Moscow, but that they are providing Ukraine with the means to defend itself against Russian aggression. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky used the UN General Assembly to call for increased support from the international community and propose a peace summit to end the conflict. However, Sergei Lavrov rejected this proposal, deeming it “unfeasible” and “unrealistic”.
The situation in Ukraine:
In the context of this “hybrid war”, Ukraine continues to face clashes with Russian forces in the eastern regions and in Crimea, annexed by Russia in 2014. Recently, the Ukrainian army claimed successfully targeted the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea, killing or injuring several senior Russian commanders. However, this information could not be independently verified.
Conclusion :
Sergei Lavrov’s statement during his UN speech reflects ongoing tensions between Russia and the West over the situation in Ukraine. While the West continues to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, Russia rejects these accusations and accuses the West of waging “hybrid warfare.” In this context, it is crucial to seek peaceful solutions to end the conflict and restore stability in the region. The involvement of the international community remains essential to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Ukraine.