Lavrov called the closure of EU airspace a disgrace.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov called the closure of airspace by the European Union (EU) countries a disgrace for those wishing to get to Moscow to celebrate Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War. His words were published on May 7 by journalist Pavel Zarubin in his Telegram channel.

"I still follow the rules of television, censorship, so I won't say what I think about it. But, of course, this is a disgrace," the Russian Foreign Minister said.

He added that statements by European politicians about Ukraine's accession to the EU indicate that "those who preach Nazi values are expected in Europe."

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The day before, it was reported that the authorities of Lithuania and Latvia banned the plane of Serbian President Alexander Vucic from crossing their airspace because of his intentions to visit Moscow to participate in events marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, in turn, called the refusal of Lithuania and Latvia to grant permission for Vucic's flight an egregious case. According to her, no one can destroy the strategic partnership and centuries-old friendship between Moscow and Belgrade.