# Lavrov: Russia to respond to hostile actions by opponents, including asymmetrically

https://mins.news/en/item/37991

- TASS, 2026-08-31 00:56 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2179641

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow supports constructive dialogue but will defend its national interests by all available means when necessary. He warned that hostile actions would receive an appropriate response, including asymmetric measures, and said Russia would continue developing the Arctic and expanding cooperation with willing partners on an equal and mutually beneficial basis.

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