‘Estonian hotheads’ and nuclear Talk: Top Putin aide paints Baltic states as frontline threat to Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the Baltic states of becoming the "main striking forces" against Russia, claiming Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are escalating tensions with Moscow. In a wide-ranging interview, Lavrov also alleged that Nazism is re-emerging in Europe, defended Russia's sovereignty, and said the country would continue pursuing its national interests. He predicted that China and India would support Russia's vision of a more balanced global order while criticizing the United States and Europe. Watch the full speech and key statements from Lavrov on Russia's foreign policy, security concerns, and geopolitical outlook.