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Russia Defends Invasion Claims; Ukraine Calls Lavrov 'War Criminal'

3/28/2026

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On March 26, 2026, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told France 2 that Moscow would defend "international law" amid its invasion of Ukraine and denied targeting civilians.
Ukraine's ambassador to France labeled Lavrov a "war criminal" in response to the interview.
Critics, including Etienne Marcuz, condemned the interview as propaganda and said it lacked sufficient challenge.
The remarks came as US-led Ukraine peace talks stalled amid the Middle East conflict.

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On March 26, 2026, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov told France 2 that Moscow would defend "international law" amid its invasion of Ukraine and denied targeting civilians.
Ukraine's ambassador to France labeled Lavrov a "war criminal" in response to the interview.
Critics, including Etienne Marcuz, condemned the interview as propaganda and said it lacked sufficient challenge.
The remarks came as US-led Ukraine peace talks stalled amid the Middle East conflict.