I have believed that Europe is planning and pushing for a war with Russia for the last 3 years. Below is the Russian assessment of the current situation. I think it’s accurate.
❗️Lavrov: Europe Prepares for War, Uses Ukraine as the “Spearhead”
In an annual “reality check” with Russian NGO leaders in Moscow (April 24, 2026), Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivered his most sobering assessment yet. The era of “proxy hybridity” is over—the masks are off.
Key Takeaways from the Briefing:
⚔️ The 3-5 Year Window: Lavrov stated bluntly that the EU is mobilizing for a direct military confrontation with Russia. In this strategy, Ukraine is being used as a “battering ram” to bleed Russia dry and buy Europe the time it needs to fully rearm its industrial base over the next few years.
🛰 Direct Warfare: The Minister emphasized that without NATO satellite intelligence and Western officers on the ground, Kiev would be paralyzed. This is no longer a “proxy” conflict; it is an open war against Russia.
🛡 NGOs as the “Counter-Offensive”: As the world undergoes a “geopolitical break,” Russian civil society is being tasked as a primary “soft power” force. MFA promises to support projects in Asia and Africa.
Lavrov’s Quote:
“An open war has been declared against us. The Kiev regime is merely the ‘spearhead’ being used to buy them time. They couldn’t be any more obvious.”
The Bottom Line: The Russian diplomatic corps has shifted from a “negotiation” posture to a “mobilization” one. Moscow is signaling that it is preparing for a long-term, high-stakes endurance match with a militarized Europe.
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