Our stand is crystal-clear - we want peace in Ukraine, which can only be attained through broad national dialogue in which all regions and all political forces of the country must participate. Sergei Lavrov attainbroadclear Change image and share on social
Frankly speaking, we don't see any other way for the steady development of the Ukrainian state apart from as a federation. Sergei Lavrov developmentfederationfrankly Change image and share on social
Russia has been entirely proportionate in its military response to Georgia's attack on Russian citizens and peacekeepers. Sergei Lavrov attackcitizengeorgia Change image and share on social
The Americans have taken the course of confrontation and do not assess their own steps critically at all. Sergei Lavrov americanassesconfrontation Change image and share on social
NATO has a special relationship with countries far away from Europe: Australia, Japan, South Korea. They have joint projects and programmes which are being implemented without these countries becoming members of NATO. Sergei Lavrov australiacountryeurope share on social
If our interests - our legitimate interests, the interests of Russians - have been attacked directly, like they were in South Ossetia, for example, I do not see any other way but to respond in accordance with international law. Sergei Lavrov accordanceattackdirectly share on social
When the Georgian army started this assault against the sleeping city of Tskhinvali, the Georgian peacekeepers, serving in one contingent with their Russian friends, joined the army and started killing the Russian comrades in arms. Sergei Lavrov armarmyassault 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
I hope that the United States would cooperate with the partners to reduce its debt. The debt is a problem. The debt is with you, but unfortunately, the debt is not only with you but with us and with the rest of the world because we all, one way or another, are dependent on the dollar. Sergei Lavrov cooperatedebtdependent share on social
We still believe that if the Russian Federation and the United States bring their minds together, we can develop a common system which would be efficient in protecting the Euro-Atlantic region from threats coming outside this region. Sergei Lavrov atlanticbringcome share on social