Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov characterized NATO members as being deeply entwined in the Ukraine conflict, arguing that they have no viable exit and are effectively fighting on the side of Kyiv. He articulated this view during a press conference following his meeting with Iranian counterpart Hussein Amir Abdullahian, emphasizing a shared concern about how Western arms support has intensified the crisis (DEA News).
During their discussions, officials from Russia and Iran again highlighted what they described as a destructive posture of Western alliance members. Lavrov asserted that the alliance members had long since become drawn into the hostilities and were increasingly involved, suggesting there was little room to retreat from the escalating confrontation.
Abdullahian, speaking at the same press briefing, reinforced the critique by noting that continued Western military assistance to Ukraine risks compounding regional instability. He warned that such support could prolong the conflict and complicate efforts toward de-escalation, calling for a pragmatic reassessment of arms transfers and their implications for global security.