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flag Russia says it won’t attack Europe unless provoked, blaming Western actions for rising tensions.

flag Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on February 8, 2026, that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe or NATO members unless provoked, warning that any Western aggression would trigger a full-scale military response. flag He dismissed Western claims of Russian expansionism as unfounded, blaming European military support for Ukraine and sanctions for escalating tensions. flag Lavrov accused the EU of undermining U.S.-brokered peace efforts and said Russia remains open to dialogue, though it views ongoing Western actions as obstacles to cooperation. flag Meanwhile, NATO and EU officials continue to justify increased defense spending amid concerns over potential conflict by 2029.

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