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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has cast doubt on the future stability of the United Kingdom, highlighting ongoing independence movements among “the Celts.” Speaking at a youth conference, Lavrov expressed uncertainty about “the country called Great Britain,” as reported by The Times. His remarks come at a time when the political unity of the UK is being actively questioned by leaders within its constituent nations.
Recently, the first ministers of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland jointly asserted that “Westminster’s time is coming to an end,” signing a pact rejecting what they see as the UK government’s authority to “block democracy.” This coordinated stance has intensified discussions regarding the future governance and constitutional arrangements of these nations. Lavrov pointed to this momentum, noting that Wales, Ireland, and Scotland are pursuing referendums on independence.
Responding to Lavrov’s intervention, Plaid Cymru emphasized that decisions about Wales’ constitutional status remain the exclusive domain of the Welsh people. The party’s spokesman condemned Russia as an “existential threat to modern democracy” and stressed the importance of democratic self-determination, drawing a parallel between Wales’ aspirations and Ukraine’s struggle against Russian aggression. They also clarified that the recent agreement with Scotland’s SNP and Northern Ireland’s Sinn Féin aims to promote democratic cooperation rather than external interference.
Additionally, Lavrov criticized Western dominance within the United Nations Security Council, which includes the UK as one of its five permanent members alongside China, France, Russia, and the US. He acknowledged the historical diminution of Britain’s global influence since the era of the British Empire, though he stopped short of advocating for any changes to the Security Council membership. Meanwhile, Scottish Government ministers, such as SNP’s Stephen Gethins who has faced sanctions from Russia, reaffirm their commitment to democratic processes that allow Scotland to determine its own future, aligning this principle with broader support for democratic freedoms across Europe. Sinn Féin has yet to issue a formal response to Lavrov’s statements
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