# Lavrov: Moscow alert to NATO statements about preparing for war with Russia

https://mins.news/en/item/87933

- TASS, 2026-10-06 12:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2198147

> Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow was aware of NATO statements about preparations for a war with Russia and remained alert. He said he was taking a “philosophical view” of reports about a “defensive” NATO plan for its eastern flank, blamed Western interference for instability in the Middle East and voiced concern that the situation around Iran was hurting the global economy.

## Related coverage

- [NATO territory faces no immediate threat, Rutte tells Euronews](https://mins.news/en/video/87423) — euronews, 2026-10-06