Lavrov says West turned Ukraine into 'anti-Russia', reaffirms shift toward BRICS and SCO partnerships
Oct 23, 2025
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the West turned Ukraine into an "anti-Russia," accusing it of exploiting relations to hinder Moscow's development. In an interview celebrating filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov, Lavrov urged trust in partners like BRICS and SCO, linking diplomacy with Mikhalkov's cultural advocacy.