Russia Warns EU: 'Dreaming' While Arming Ukraine, Preparing for War

• Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the EU of not being ready for meaningful negotiations on the Ukraine conflict and openly preparing for war with Russia.
• Lavrov stated that almost all European countries are flooding the Kyiv government with money and weapons, while Russia seeks peace.
• He criticized the EU for "dreaming" that the Russian economy would collapse under sanctions and for becoming the main obstacle to peace.
• Russia appreciates US President Donald Trump's peace efforts and is ready to work with American negotiators, but views Zelensky's regime and European handlers as unwilling to negotiate.
• Lavrov highlighted the EU's alleged incitement of anti-Russian hatred since 2014, questioning if leaders like Ursula von der Leyen have reached a point of no return.

Why It Matters: Russia warns EU against arming Ukraine and preparing for war, accusing it of hindering peace talks.