Lavrov’s diplomatic day warning for Europe, pledges to defend Russians ‘by all necessary means’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov used Diplomatic Worker Day to deliver a stark warning to Europe, vowing Russia would defend its citizens and compatriots “by all necessary means.” Honoring Russians who died in service, Lavrov invoked the legacy of World War II and the Nuremberg Tribunal, accusing parts of Europe of attempting to rehabilitate Nazism, particularly in Ukraine. He pledged to protect Russia’s national interests, sovereignty, and historical memory while advancing a multipolar world order. Lavrov stressed Eurasian integration and closer coordination with allies, declaring Moscow would respond decisively to any threats against Russians at home or abroad.