Hey there! Have you heard about what’s happening between Russia and Ukraine? It’s been a big deal around the world. Recently, Russia’s Foreign Minister, Mr. Sergei Lavrov, talked about some really important things.
In an interview, Mr. Lavrov said he is worried about the risk of nuclear weapons being used in the conflict with Ukraine. 😯 Nuclear weapons are incredibly powerful bombs that can cause massive destruction, so it’s a serious topic!
He mentioned that some people in the United States and NATO (which is a group of countries that work together for defense) have talked about using small nuclear weapons against Russia. Mr. Lavrov is concerned that even a small nuclear conflict could quickly get out of control.
But there’s some good news! He also said that Russia wants to avoid nuclear war at all costs. In fact, Russia’s official policy is that the most important thing is to avoid a nuclear war. 👍
Mr. Lavrov reminded everyone about an agreement made in January 2022 by the leaders of five countries that have nuclear weapons. They all agreed that “a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought.”
He also talked about how Russia doesn’t like NATO getting closer to its borders, and he feels that Russia’s security concerns are not being listened to by other countries.
In the end, Mr. Lavrov said that Russia is still open to talking and finding peaceful solutions. He hopes that countries can work together fairly and not just follow rules that favor one country over others.
It’s a complex situation, but it’s important for countries to communicate and try to keep peace in the world! 🌍✌️
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Russian FM Lavrov warns of nuclear escalation risks in Ukraine: media
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