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flag On Jan. 20, 2026, Russia's Lavrov said Britain should drop "Great" from its name, citing Libya as a warning, in a jab at Western unity.

flag On January 20, 2026, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Britain should no longer be called "Great Britain," claiming it is the only country to officially use "Great" in its name, and referenced Libya's former title as a cautionary example. flag The remarks, made during a Moscow press conference, were part of broader criticism of Western unity and colonialism, particularly regarding Greenland. flag Lavrov's comments, which drew no official response from the UK or NATO, reflect Russia’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to challenge Western cohesion amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

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