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Journalist's phone "enrages" Lavrov in India, Russian minister: Hand over the phone, otherwise security forces will draw their weapons
2026-05-15 14:02:10 / BOTA
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was giving a speech during an official visit to India and during it a serious incident was recorded with a journalist present in the hall.
During the conference, the journalist receives a phone call, the bell is heard in the hall, and he decides to answer, speaking in a low voice.
But despite his efforts, the voice was heard in the room. That was enough for Lavrov to interrupt the conference and sternly address the journalist for calm, followed by an "armed" warning.
“Listen, can you let us continue? I’m not kidding,” he said. Immediately afterwards, Lavrov addressed the security personnel with the words: “Guys, get him out of here!”
After a few seconds, the Russian minister added: "Sir, I'm sorry. If you don't hand over the phone, they will pull out a gun, you should know that." Lavrov's comment was interpreted by those present as a joke, as laughter erupted in the hall.
Lavrov and top-class diplomacy:
"If you don't surrender your phone, they'll take out a gun, you know?" he told a journalist who was apparently speaking on the phone during Lavrov's speech. pic.twitter.com/Nk9H10AA5f
— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) May 15, 2026
However, in the video footage circulating on social media, the Russian minister is not seen smiling during his statement, which has prompted numerous reactions and comments online.
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