Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned Europe about a "very short war" during remarks in Yekaterinburg, according to Iltalehti. At the same time, he said Russia has no interest in attacking Europe.

Lavrov made the comments at an event aimed at young people, where he framed the scenario as one in which a European attack on Russia would end in a "very short" war. The statement adds to the tense security backdrop between Russia and Europe.

No concrete actions or timetable were mentioned in the remarks reported by Iltalehti. Even so, the message was a direct political warning aimed at Europe.