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Russia Accuses US of Destabilizing Eurasia Amid NATO’s Asia-Pacific Expansion.

Valletta: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday accused the current US administration of trying to destabilize Eurasia. Lavrov made these statements at the 31st Ministerial Council meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta's capital, Valletta, arguing that the Biden administration's movement of NATO infrastructure into the Asia-Pacific region was a deliberate attempt to create instability. According to Anadolu Agency, Lavrov criticized the creation of 'military blocs' in the region and highlighted NATO's increased participation in military exercises in critical areas such as the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, and the Korean Peninsula. He described these actions as an "obvious attempt to destabilize the entire Eurasian continent." Lavrov warned against repeating the "tragedy" experienced by countries from Afghanistan to Haiti, where he claims the US intervened and left chaos in its wake. Further, Lavrov condemned the OSCE for its perceived inaction r egarding the Ukrainian government's actions, declaring that the organization lacked the capacity for "cooperation or security." He accused the US and its allies of ignoring arms control agreements to reinstate NATO's political influence, suggesting that the Cold War dynamics have resurfaced with the potential to escalate into a 'hot' conflict. Adding to his criticisms, Lavrov denounced the cancellation of Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's visa, which was initially announced in a statement by the Russian ministry on Wednesday. The Maltese Foreign Ministry confirmed to the Times of Malta that Zakharova's visa was revoked after objections from three EU member states. Lavrov's visit to Valletta marked his first to an EU country since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war over 1,000 days ago. His presence at the meeting was met with protests, leading to several delegations, including Ukraine's, walking out during his speech.