Russia's Lavrov Says Kremlin Drone Incident Was 'Hostile Act'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov holds a news conference at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, US April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov holds a news conference at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, US April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar
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Russia's Lavrov Says Kremlin Drone Incident Was 'Hostile Act'

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov holds a news conference at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, US April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov holds a news conference at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, US April 25, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Segar

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Wednesday's drone incident at the Kremlin was a "hostile act" and Russia would respond with "concrete actions".

Russia has accused Ukraine of firing drones at the Kremlin in an attempt to kill President Vladimir Putin, and said the United States was behind the purported attack, Reuters reported.

Ukraine has denied that, and the White House has dismissed Russian "lies".

"It was clearly a hostile act, it is clear that the Kyiv terrorists could not have committed it without the knowledge of their masters," Lavrov told a press conference in India.

"We will not respond by talking about 'casus belli' or not, we will respond with concrete actions," he said.

"Casus belli" is a Latin term for an action that provides justification for war. Russia's war in Ukraine is now in its 15th month, though Moscow continues to describe it as a "special military operation".



Russia Says It is Unhappy with Turkish Arms Supplies to Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia October 28, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia October 28, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Russia Says It is Unhappy with Turkish Arms Supplies to Ukraine

FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia October 28, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a meeting in Moscow, Russia October 28, 2024. Alexander Nemenov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Russia is "surprised" that Türkiye continues to supply Ukraine with weapons while trying to act as a mediator in the conflict between the two countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told the Hurriyet newspaper.
"Turkish weapons are used by the Ukrainian armed forces to kill Russian military personnel and civilians," Lavrov said in an interview published on Friday.
"This situation cannot but cause surprise, given the Turkish government's statements that it is ready to provide mediation services," he said.