Lavrov's worrying statement constitutes the latest ramping up of rhetoric teasing a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sweden does not exclude a possibility of deploying nuclear weapons on its territory during wartime, while there is no such necessity in times of peace, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Monday.
Eurovision had its worst night to date after viewing figures plummeted to an all-time low and fans urged bosses in charge to step down.
The most deafening shout of the Eurovision night wasn't the climactic shriek vented by Bambie Thug, Ireland's 'goth goblin' entrant, giving a demon one last emphatic kick in the ribs.
Olly Alexander put on a brave face as he was spotted for the first time since his lacklustre appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
Olly Alexander put on a brave face as he was spotted for the first time since his lacklustre appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
Olly Alexander put on a brave face as he was spotted for the first time since his lacklustre appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
Eurovision winner Nemo broke their thumb following their blaze to glory at Saturday night's contest in Malmö, Sweden.
It's meant to be a joyous celebration of European musical kitsch, but instead, this year's Eurovision was the most political ever.
Olly Alexander put on a brave face as he was spotted for the first time since his lacklustre appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.
Entering with the song Europapa, a tribute to his late parents, the 26-year-old rapper and singer had qualified for the grand final on Thursday evening at the Malmo Arena venue in Sweden.
Many had hoped things would settle down by the time the final rolled round, but the big night was marred with controversy - with one act disqualified just hours before the final.
The 20-year-old singer left Malmo under armed guard just hours after the competition finished and posted a video of herself emerging from an aeroplane in Israel waving the country's flag.
The Eurovision Song Contest was plagued with political unrest and controversy in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday night.
The Eurovision Song Contest was plagued with political unrest and controversy in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday night.
Swedish actress and presenter Petra Mede was joined by movie star Malin Akerman to present the semi-finals and grand final.
A collective groan was heard around the UK on Saturday evening when the dreaded 'nil point' was announced for the country's entrant at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Eurovision fans were left heartbroken after her received zero points from the public during the Eurovision final on Saturday.
Despite scoring a staggering 323 points from the public with her song Hurricane , Golan failed to win over the juries, scoring just 52 points from the professional judges.
A collective groan was heard around the UK on Saturday evening when the dreaded 'nil point' was announced for the country's entrant at the Eurovision Song Contest.
Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first artist identifying as non-binary to claim victory, in a competition marked by controversy over Israel's participation during the war in Gaza.
