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Lavrov warns in Malta: there is a risk of escalation into a hot war!
Sergei Lavrov visits Malta for OSCE meeting, warns of conflict escalation. Protests from Latvia and Lithuania.
Lavrov warns in Malta: there is a risk of escalation into a hot war!
On December 5, 2024, a controversial ministerial meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) took place in Valletta, Malta, attended by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. This was Lavrov's first visit to an EU country since the start of the Ukraine war. In his speech, he warned of a “dangerous” escalation and spoke of a threat that was being pushed forward by the West and the USA. He criticized US military exercises in the Pacific, claiming they were contributing to the destabilization of Europe. Lavrov, whose charter and influence have come under heavy criticism due to Russian aggression, also used the platform to promote Russia's position, while his words were sharply rejected by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who accused him of disinformation, as today.at reported.
Criticism and protests against Lavrov
Lavrov's arrival was met with strong protests from the Baltic states of Latvia and Lithuania, which announced that they would not allow their ministers to attend the OSCE summit in protest. This decision highlights the ongoing resistance to Russia's influence on the international stage. While Lavrov had the opportunity to present his point of view, Ukraine refused to hold joint talks and even called for Russia to be excluded from future OSCE meetings fr.de reported. The meeting is therefore not only a diplomatic matter, but also raises questions about the effectiveness and neutrality of the OSCE, which has been heavily criticized since the outbreak of war.
Although Lavrov was able to enter the EU in accordance with current rules - unlike Vladimir Putin, for whom there is an arrest warrant - tensions between Russia and Western countries clearly remain high. The OSCE summit has the potential to have a lasting impact on strategic alliances and diplomacy in Europe, especially since German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and her colleague Antony Blinken are also taking part in the meeting.