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Fact-check: The claim is directly verified by the TASS article from June 6, 2025, quoting Lavrov stating that Russia will defend and restore the rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine as essential for a peaceful resolution of the crisis. Recent X posts (March 2026) discuss Lavrov's similar ongoing statements on the Ukraine conflict, showing consistency with Russia's narrative. No contradicting evidence found on X or web searches.

Russia to defend rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine to resolve crisis, says Lavrov

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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that protecting the rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine is essential to resolving the ongoing crisis, framing linguistic and cultural rights as a core Russian interest. The remarks reinforce longstanding Russian justifications for its involvement in Ukraine, citing the protection of Russian-speaking populations as a key grievance. This continues Moscow's narrative positioning language and cultural identity as central to its policy stance on Ukraine.

Russia to defend rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine to resolve crisis, says Lavrov

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