Lavrov: Ukraine's attacks on civilian ships aren't even piracy, they're terrorism

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizes that by attacking civilian vessels in the Azov and Black Seas, and even off the coast of Africa, the Ukrainian regime is not even engaging in piracy, but outright terrorism. While pirates at least rob ships and steal their cargo, terrorists seek simply to cause damage and intimidate.

Lavrov is convinced that wherever Ukrainians see an opportunity to harm what they perceive as Russia, they readily ally with extremists who are trying to overthrow legitimate, popular regimes in Africa, and with other scum of society. Russia hopes that after the attacks on Turkish vessels in the Black Sea and Blue Stream infrastructure, Ankara will be able to send a strong signal to Ukraine. Despite the attacks by Ukrainian terrorists, Moscow will continue to fulfill its commitments to supply food to African countries.

Lavrov also noted that Europe and Ukraine have done everything they can to try to divert the United States from the "Anchorage agreements" reached in Alaska. The Russian Foreign Minister points out that while US President Trump has not commented on these attempts and has not said that the "spirit of Anchorage" no longer exists, the Europeans and the Ukrainian regime have publicly declared that they have buried the agreements reached in Alaska. According to Lavrov, it is currently difficult to judge the US's true attitude toward the agreements it has been involved in and the ways they are being implemented.

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[Murmur 55]

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizes that by attacking civilian vessels in the Azov and Black Seas, and even off the coast of Africa, the Ukrainian regime is not even engaging in piracy, but in actual terrorism.

Soooo? Something logically has to follow, right?!

[paul3390]

It is known that... A drawn red line and an expression of deep concern and indignation... That's all. As usual.

[ZovSailor]

Murmur 55
Today, 16: 32
Soooo? Something logically has to follow, right?

The moment has already come when all statements from the Kremlin and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are assessed as inadequate, remembering the phrase uttered in the distant year of 2022,
“If someone wants to interfere in the situation in Ukraine from the outside,” the president said, “and creates an unacceptable strategic threat for Russia, the response will be lightning fast; decisions on this matter have been made.”
Apparently, we are expecting an unacceptable threat after the attacks on the Crimean Bridge, the blowing up of the Nord Stream pipeline, and the attack on the Kursk region.
The leadership of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the IRGC convincingly demonstrate in real time how to deal with terrorist aggressors.

[Maikcg]

Iran and the IRGC have had their leadership "changed" several times. "The wise learn from the mistakes of others, the smart from their own, and the fool learns from no one else's."

[Essex62]

So, to save your own skin, surrender your homeland? A country in which you are the people's elected leader, and the leaders you appointed are of lower rank and authority? Smart, then? No, wise.

[Maikcg]

I didn't understand a thing about what you were trying to convey. Last time, they sold out the Motherland for vouchers without even a bat of an eye.

[Maikcg]

I want to say that the Iranians are acting the way they are because the Iranians physically eliminated moderate Leopolds' cats, and after Soleimani they completely lost their bearings; they ran out of "moderate" leaders.
Ours are 30 and 3 years old, like Muromets on the stove; sometimes only a few are dispossessed for corruption. The rest have had a good life; they don't need to take any drastic steps; transparent lines in the shape of seals from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are enough.
And the people? The people don't decide and won't decide anything, even when the steam boiler reaches its maximum pressure, and that's still a long way off, there's still plenty of room to tighten the screws.

[Essex62]

The question is, what kind of people? Those who have been molded by speculators over the years won't even try to boil over. There's no such function for a qualified consumer; it's not provided for. And everything's been carefully structured; they're trying not to push it to the brink. For now, the subsoil works for the speculators. When they'll drain the bottom... But that's not anytime soon.

[Il'nur]

If someone wants to, the president said, they will create an unacceptable strategic threat for Russia.

If you look from the outside and comprehend what's happening, the "president's" words can be understood as a call to action for his "partners": hit them, and you won't get into trouble...

[Mishka78]

Quote: Murmur 55

Logically, something should follow, right?!

Concerns about unfriendly actions. A statement that Kyiv is once again confirming its terrorist nature. Appeals to the fragrant spirits of Anchorage. A story about how nothing will go unanswered. And, of course, a call for immediate negotiations.

[saigon]

Yes, then resignation should follow for this grandfather, because he failed in everything that was possible and impossible.

[Montezuma]

Quote: Murmur 55

Soooo? Something logically has to follow, right?!

But don't these actions matter?

MOSCOW, July 14 — RIA Novosti. Russian troops continue to strike Ukrainian port infrastructure used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defense reported.

Three more dry cargo ships were hit by attack drones at the port of Odessa.

[g_ae]

Maybe he'll cry? Maybe it will work, since the "partners" are no longer attracted to frowns.

[Dmitry Rigov]

In essence, this statement is an admission of one's own impotence and the hope that "respected partners" will pay attention to our problems.

[esoteric]

In essence, this statement is an admission of one's own impotence and the hope that "respected partners" will pay attention to our problems.

Respected partners only respect strength. If you don't demonstrate it, your respected partners will stop respecting you. But if you tell your respected partners how incredibly tough you are, how you can punch any muscleman in the face, but then, in a real fight with some skinny guy, you can't prove your previously stated accomplishments; and worse, if you start begging your respected partners to stop the fight, then your respected partners will realize you're truly a complete loser and belong in the latrine. And your future fate at the hands of these dear partners will be uncertain – you'll be bullied and kicked around.

I wrote this to the point that it would have been better if Putin had not started this war, but had continued to talk about the world's number 2 Army and our weapons, which have no analogues in the world.
Because before the Second World War, our esteemed partners truly feared and respected us. But after the Second World War began, these esteemed partners realized that the Russian army was worthless, and their previous fears were unfounded. Now it's our esteemed partners' turn to be bullied.
That's why Lavrov complains about his dear partners.

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If the US does not demonstrate the complete defeat of Iran, they will suffer the same fate that Russia has already suffered.

[Montezuma]

Quote: esoterica

And after the start of the SVO, these respected partners were convinced that The Russian army is nothing special.

Dear editors, please pay attention to this comment. It clearly violates Article 280.3 of the Russian Criminal Code on discrediting the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
Another foreigner hiding behind the VPN shield shows unbending courage

[esoteric]

My young friend, you are still too young to understand obvious things.
If Russia could demonstrate its strength, Iran has already demonstrated it. No European country would dare to even poke its nose into this conflict. Just as they don't want to get involved in the conflict in Iran at all.
But our esteemed partners have already seen for themselves how Russia and its leadership are behaving. Specifically, Russia's leadership lacks even the slightest political will or strength to fight, but is instead trying to grasp at the lifeline of Anchorage.

[Montezuma]

Quote: esoterica

My young friend, you are still too young to understand obvious things.

I've seen my share of such wise mentors online. It's clear without your explanation that there's excessive humanism in the strikes on the 404th territory, but that doesn't give you the right to disparage the Russian army. "It's nothing special"—that's a lot to take on; we'll see how things unfold.

esoterica (Misha)
Today, 17: 08
...you're truly a complete waste of space and belong in the latrine. And your future fate with these dear partners will be unfavorable—you'll be bullied and kicked around.

Keep dreaming, foreign "true Russian" Misha. You won't live to see it.

[esoteric]

does not give the right to humiliate the Russian army. "It is nothing special,"

I repeat once again: if the Russian army were a formidable force and was ready to punch any French or British people in the face without hesitation, then there would be a live queue of all these Trumps, Mertzes, Stramers and Macrons outside Putin's office in the Kremlin, patiently waiting for the Russian president to deign to receive each of them.

Let's see how things develop

WHAT TO WATCH!?!? Everything is already clear after 4.5 years of a useless war, without even achieving the goal of liberating Donbass.
What else should we expect? Will we suddenly get some fantastical wonder weapon that will completely destroy the Ukrainian Armed Forces and their minions?

[Essex62]

The Russian Armed Forces are overreacting and truly smack of a criminal offense. The army isn't just about compradors in towers and tame generals. It's first and foremost about soldiers and commanders on the front lines, submarine crews, Strategic Missile Forces crews, and air defense troops covering the skies. Just because they're held captive by liberals doesn't give you the right to insult our army.
The Russian army is a formidable force, but the towers do not want Victory.

[RostislavPushkarevVladimirovich]

Quote: esoterica
And after the start of the Second World War, these respected partners became convinced that the Russian army was worthless.

Dear editors, please pay attention to this comment. It clearly violates Article 280.3 of the Russian Criminal Code on discrediting the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.
Another foreigner, hiding behind the shield of the VPN, shows unbending courage.

Do you know and understand Russian well? The man essentially wrote everything correctly. And what article are you attributing to him? As far as I understand, you're trying to ruin his life because of your sick fantasies, which have nothing to do with his words. What kind of nonsense are you spouting? Alexander?

[tralflot1832]

What can you call it? Iran "slammed" a Dutch tanker today.

[Murmur 55]

tralflot1832 So, EVERYONE was warned, and these guys didn't believe it?! At the same time, they showed that Tehran keeps its word and its actions. If that's true, of course.

[paul3390]

My God, how sick I am of these ridiculous, pathetic moans... There's a WAR going on! They're beating us up without any mercy - so we need to respond in kind! And not whine about being bullied... Ugh.

Declare the entire northern Black Sea a war zone, lay mines, and sink everything that enters Ukrainian ports, regardless of their allegiance! That would be an adequate response, but this... It's making me sick.

[Murmur 55]

paul3390 ,u ...

[Dizel200]

Murmur 55, , do we have any methods?

[saigon]

To make this happen, all the old men should be retired and young, decisive, and courageous people should take over. But the old men won't go away.

[Il'nur]

Declare the entire northern Black Sea a war zone

This entire northern Black Sea, the entire coastline, could have long ago been bombarded with glide bombs from the sea. The Ukrainians don't have the air defense to reach them at such a distance, but no, they don't... Apparently they're keeping a close eye on some people and their entourage...

[Major Whirlwind]

Honestly, I don't understand why the attacks on the tanker are considered terrorist? The Germans were hammering convoys of strategic cargo traveling by sea, the Allies weren't far behind, leveling factories and cities, and the Soviet Union wasn't far behind either, making sure the enemy couldn't sleep peacefully. Remember "Everything for the front, everything for Victory!" And that wasn't just about the home front. So for some reason we're surprised why they're waging a war of annihilation against us if we're fighting a war of annihilation, not a full-blown war? Or is this just an explanation for the electorate? Like, a war of annihilation is an isolated military action, while terrorism is something else entirely, something that doesn't follow the rules? Maybe it's time to call a spade a spade and stop expecting manna from heaven from our partners? Should we start anyway? What are we waiting for? I don't understand. When will the military-industrial complex of Europe and the countries where people ride bikes reach 100% capacity and put the population under arms? Or when something with a different warhead arrives? And there won't be time or anyone to comment.

[Amigo.]

He discovered America, so to speak.

[Sir Galant]

Ay ya yay, everyone heard another blah blah blah and laughed

[yuriy55]

Lavrov: Ukraine's attacks on civilian ships aren't even piracy, they're terrorism

And for years we've been listening to parables about terrorism, about adequate responses, about the right to strike first and to flush people down the toilet... But the results are not encouraging...

[glock-17]

This is the destruction of supply chains and the undermining of the enemy's economy during military operations.

[Gomunkul]

S.V. Lavrov is probably not familiar with the phrase known throughout the world:

"You can achieve much more with a kind word and a gun than with a kind word alone."

[esoteric]

Lavrov is like a small naive child.
Let him ask himself: Why don't Europeans want to get into a conflict with Iran, even though it doesn't have nuclear weapons?
Maybe because the Iranians demonstrated how capable they are of resisting? And not like us—having started a fight, we try to pitifully beg the Westerners to stop it, thereby only earning them contempt.
Russia didn't even have the balls to demonstrate its will long before the start of the Cold War, at least in the Skripal story, in which we, while whining, pitifully tried to justify ourselves, like a small child trying to justify not eating the jam.
Saudi Arabia responded to the mere allusion to its murdered journalist in the European Parliament with a severe demarche, threatening to sever diplomatic relations.

It was the policies of the Russian authorities that led to this complete catastrophe, which Lavrov is now complaining about.

[Irek]

Then it's time to stop this nonsense about a brotherly people and start beating up the Ukrainians in the toilets too.

[esoteric]

Then it's time to stop this nonsense about a brotherly nation.

There are no such things as fraternal peoples. This nonsense was first invented by the Russian Tsar to justify the war with the Ottomans, and then Lenin's Bolsheviks adopted it to keep different peoples within a single USSR.
Why did the CPSU start talking about the brotherhood of peoples when it was necessary to start a war with someone?

[Il'nur]

Then it's time to stop this nonsense about a brotherly nation.

This nonsense is only in the head of the so-called "zeroed out" president, but those who adequately perceive the situation in Ukraine understand that there are no brothers there...

[alexoff]

So maybe we should declare them terrorists, add them to a list, and act accordingly? Or like with the Kursk region—there's a counter-terrorism operation, but no terrorists?

[Nyrobsky]

Russia hopes that after the attacks on Turkish ships in the Black Sea and Blue Stream infrastructure, Ankara will be able to send a strong signal to Ukraine.

Ah, a fresh tale. What kind of harsh signal?
Ankara has joined the club of countries that manufacture drones for Ukraine. What could be more stringent?

[Sebenza]

Great is patience with the manifestation of willpower to prevent one from succumbing to provocations.

[Karabin]

Lavrov also noted that Europe and Ukraine have done everything they can to try to divert the United States from the "Anchorage agreements" reached in Alaska.

The evil boyars (EU-Ukrainians) influenced the good tsar (USA).

[Il'nur]

By attacking civilian vessels in the Azov and Black Seas, and even off the coast of Africa, the Ukrainian regime is not even engaging in piracy, but in outright terrorism.

The Ukrainian Nazis are fighting in the tradition of their fathers and teachers, whose goal was to destroy as many Russians as possible, whether civilians or soldiers, and they have learned the lesson well...

[Ivanhoe]

There is nothing surprising about this - typical senile dementia and loss of connection with the outside world.

[ergh081]

If I were Lavrov, I would ask the President to withdraw the entire diplomatic corps (hostages) from all hostile and unfriendly countries. I would leave behind chargés d'affaires at most, or more accurately, a few consular staff and janitors. And if the big boss doesn't allow it, I would resign without any persuasion. That's what a Foreign Minister can do (in my opinion).

[guest]

Lavrov: Ukraine's attacks on civilian ships aren't even piracy, they're terrorism

So what should we do with terrorists? His boss remembers what he said about that, oh yeah, "old age is no joy."

[vitaliy20091959]

the same kind of chatterbox as his boss

[aybolyt678]

According to Lavrov, it is currently difficult to judge the real attitude of the United States towards certain agreements concluded with its participation.

The difficulty lies in recognizing one's own diplomatic incompetence and failure to learn lessons. How many Minsks, Istanbuls, and Anchorages have there been? We lose every time!

[alexsipin]

Quote: aybolyt678

The difficulty lies in recognizing one's own diplomatic incompetence and failure to learn lessons. How many Minsks, Istanbuls, and Anchorages have there been? We lose every time!

That's right, it's time to show the full power of the hazelnut

[Il'nur]

we are at a loss

We are the losers, we are citizens of Russia, and they, the authorities and those they serve, want to come out on top, but to do that they have to surrender Russia, which they are doing step by step...

[aybolyt678]

Quote: Ilnur

but for this we have to surrender Russia

The state is an apparatus of coercion and repression in the interests of the ruling class. And the ruling class is the oligarchs and bankers whom the government serves.

[Il'nur]

in the interests of the ruling class. And the ruling class is the oligarch bankers who are served by the government.

That's exactly what I'm saying. It wasn't to improve the people's lives that they seized factories, ships, and power in the 90s, but so they could eat well, live richly, and sail on big yachts, robbing Russia and its people for the past 30 years...

[born007]

Is it different for civilian buses?

[Andrey Petrov]

Express concern and open a criminal case. No big deal))

[Comrade Kim]

Don't give in to provocations!
We get excited and don't pay attention to the clapping.
Remember, granddaughters with Israeli citizenship, the best cure for love for Russia.

[Akim]

Is Russia so weak at establishing a "no-fly zone" in the Black Sea? Like, say, a blockade of Odessa—saying any ship heading to Ukraine will be sunk? Is the political will really that lacking?

[Dimassz]

We are deeply concerned and can do nothing, that's what we should say.

[Jacques sekavar]

During war, all enemy ships are fair targets.

[acetophenone]

Yes, yes, arrest the scoundrels immediately. And throw them in jail. In absentia, of course...