INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte of intervention in the Ukraine settlement, criticizing him
for "issuing instructions" to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Speaking at a news conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Lavrov slammed
Rutte's meddling in the Ukraine settlement process, calling it an example of political chaos, Anadolu Agency reported.Citing a Russian
intelligence report, he claimed that Rutte has been issuing instructions to Zelenskyy, urging him to hold his position until Ukraine
negotiations begin."This is, without a doubt, a bacchanalia (chaos and inappropriate behavior)
Rutte is blatantly overstepping and violating his functional duties," Lavrov asserted.Commenting on the Ukrainian settlement, the minister
criticized the Zelenskyy government, claiming it is "consuming" hundreds of billions of dollars that could otherwise be used for the
development of nations in need.The minister said not all NATO members have adopted an "aggressive stance," noting that some are reluctant to
easing sanctions as part of a Ukraine agreement.Turning to the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Johannesburg, he said Russia is "generally
satisfied" with its outcome.Lavrov acknowledged that disagreements on some points, including the Ukrainian crisis, remain but emphasized
that dialogue continues.The minister also noted that the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) may have the opportunity to apply for membership in
