Russian FM Lavrov slams West for 'grotesque' Russophobia in his UN speech

At the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the West of "grotesque" Russophobia. That same day, Vladimir Putin signed amendments toughening punishment for voluntary surrender and refusal to fight by up to 10 years in prison, just days after ordering a partial mobilisation. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

Russian FM Lavrov slams West for 'grotesque' Russophobia in his UN speech
At the UN General Assembly on Saturday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the West of "grotesque" Russophobia. That same day, Vladimir Putin signed amendments toughening punishment for voluntary surrender and refusal to fight by up to 10 years in prison, just days after ordering a partial mobilisation. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).