Russian FM Lavrov on NATO Drones and Bucha Provocation

Russian Response to NATO Drone Incidents

• ⚠️ Sergey Lavrov states that Russia does not target civilian objects and never directs drones or missiles at EU or NATO member states.
• 💡 He recounts an incident where drones were allegedly found on Polish territory, and Russia offered to meet and professionally examine the debris, but this offer was rejected.
• 🎯 Lavrov suggests that the drones in question had a flight range less than the distance from the Russian Federation border to the Polish border, implying they could not have originated from Russia.

Allegations of Provocation in Bucha

• 🎭 Lavrov discusses a provocation in Bucha in April 2022, after Russian units withdrew.
• 📰 He claims BBC reporters showed bodies along the main street two days after the withdrawal, suggesting a staged event.
• ❓ Russia officially requested an investigation from the UN Human Rights Office and the Secretary-General to identify the individuals shown in the BBC report.
• 🚫 The UN Human Rights Office reportedly stated that disclosing information about the victims was deemed inadvisable by their legal counsel for security reasons.
• 🗣️ Lavrov expresses disappointment that journalists have not pursued their own investigations into the Bucha incident.

Openness to Dialogue

• 🤝 Lavrov reiterates that Russia has nothing to hide and is always open to honest discussions and fact-finding.
• 📢 He points to instances where Ukraine was later found to be responsible for attacks initially blamed on Russia.