Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov declared that the war in Ukraine has resulted in the 'complete and final' breakdown of the Euro-Atlantic security framework, attributing the escalation of tensions across Eurasia to Western countries.

According to Anadolu Agency, Lavrov addressed the plenary session of the International Socio-Political Hearings on the Formation of an Architecture of Equal and Indivisible Security and Cooperation in Eurasia, where he accused NATO and the EU of provoking the conflict in Ukraine. He asserted that this conflict has not only led to the collapse of the Euro-Atlantic security model but also exposed its vulnerabilities.

Lavrov argued that the European Union has lost its distinct European character and has become entirely subordinate to NATO's agenda. He warned that Western countries are promoting the establishment of a NATO-like military alliance in Asia, which he perceives as a direct threat to Russia's legitimate interests.

The Russian foreign minister highlighted the actions of the US and its allies in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, which he claims are being used to justify expanding military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Lavrov noted that these actions are putting increased pressure on China, North Korea, and ultimately Russia's interests on its eastern border.

Lavrov also criticized Western nations for their 'destructive initiatives' in Eurasia, which he claims target countries like Russia, China, Iran, Belarus, and North Korea, as well as other nations pursuing independent foreign policies. He singled out Finland for abandoning its post-World War II neutrality after joining NATO, labeling it as one of the leading 'Russophobic' countries.

Furthermore, Lavrov expressed concern over NATO's growing activities in the Arctic, which he believes are escalating tensions in the Far North and transforming the region into a 'potential conflict zone.'