WorldIN BRIEF: Lavrov addresses asset dispute and threats to freedom of navigation
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the European Union of inventing legal grounds to remove Russian assets from Belgian jurisdiction, calling it a criminal attempt to create “collective impunity.” He also warned of growing Western interference with freedom of navigation, saying European states have detained 12 vessels since January. Lavrov said Moscow remains ready for Ukraine talks but will not halt its special military operation during negotiations.
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TASS★★★★☆2026-09-15 14:01Original
IN BRIEF: Lavrov addresses asset dispute and threats to freedom of navigation