We are not wedded to anyone in Syria. We are not concerned with any personality. We are concerned with keeping Syria in one piece, territorially integral, sovereign, independent and secular, where the rights of all groups, ethnic and others, are fully respected. Sergei Lavrov concernethnicfully share on social
The jihadists come from many European countries, Russia included, and some even from the United States; hundreds of them - if you take Europe, Russia and the U.S. - are fighting in the ranks of extremist groups. Sergei Lavrov countryeuropeeuropean share on social
It is absolutely unacceptable to talk to Russia - or anyone for that matter - in the language of ultimatums and coercive measures. Sergei Lavrov absolutelycoercivelanguage Change image and share on social
Do not form your judgment about our military doctrine from the assessments given by NATO representatives. Sergei Lavrov assessmentdoctrineform Change image and share on social
Russia and the U.S. bear a special responsibility in world affairs. We have much to offer the rest of the world. Our common history testifies to this, and modern challenges demand that we work together. Sergei Lavrov affairbearchallenge share on social
The international community unfortunately did take sides in Libya, and we would never allow the Security Council to authorise anything similar to what happened in Libya. Sergei Lavrov authorisecommunitycouncil Change image and share on social
Even the state TV channels are not monolithic in their pro-government line, and the views they express are quite pluralistic. Sergei Lavrov channelexpressgovernment Change image and share on social
We have no desire to continue a sanctions war, trading blows. Sergei Lavrov blowcontinuedesire Change image and share on social
I don't think you can perpetrate war crimes with defensive weapons, with air defense systems. Sergei Lavrov aircrimedefense Change image and share on social
Russia has done more than any other country to support the independent Ukrainian state, including for many years subsidising its economy through low energy prices. Sergei Lavrov countryeconomyenergy Change image and share on social
