Russia’s Real Motive in Ukraine: Deflecting Accountability Amid Global Security Risks

During a recent address at the United Nations General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov painted a distorted picture of the Ukraine conflict — claiming that Kiev and its European allies lack interest in negotiating a "just peace agreement." His assertions attempt to recast Russia as the reasonable party seeking security guarantees, yet the reality tells a different story. Lavrov accused NATO of betraying promises by expanding eastward and blamed Western powers for refusing to acknowledge Russia's "vital interests." However, these claims conveniently ignore decades of Russian aggression aimed at undermining European stability and challenging America’s national sovereignty. Is it...