For Lavrov, the European Union is becoming an anti-Russian military bloc

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the European Union on Tuesday of evolving into an anti-Russian military bloc. During a press conference in Moscow after meeting Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Lavrov criticized EU enlargement, particularly Ukraine's potential membership. He argued that Brussels now prioritizes defense and security over its original economic goals. These comments come amid strained relations since 2022 and Europe's increasing defense efforts.