Lavrov warns Russia could destroy Europe in short war

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Sept, 11:54 · Archive

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Russia could destroy Europe in a 'short' war.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has claimed that Russia could destroy Europe in a 'short' and 'completely different' war. He accused Western leaders and Europe of pushing towards conflict and of preparing for war with Russia.

How it is being reported

• Russia issues chilling war threat to Europe and warns 'it will be short'The Mirror · 28 Sept, 11:41
• Russia stokes fears of World War Three warning Putin can destroy Europe in 'short nuclear war' as Kremlin raises spectre of 'Fourth Reich'Daily Mail · 27 Sept, 09:02

In this story: Sergei Lavrov · Russia · Europe

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