We are categorically against any new military nuclear power, be it Iran, be it North Korea, be it anyone. Sergei Lavrov categoricallyirankorea 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
Attempts to settle crises by unilateral sanctions outside the framework of U.N. Security Council decisions threaten international peace and stability. Such attempts are counterproductive and contradict the norms and principles of international law. Sergei Lavrov attemptcontradictcouncil 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
For years, we have been asking the E.U. to create something similar to the Russia-NATO council. Not in order to simply exchange opinions and work out recommendations, but to make decisions. Sergei Lavrov councilcreatedecision 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
What we did say is that it is up to the Syrians themselves to decide how to run the country, how to introduce the reforms, what kind reforms, without any outside interference. Sergei Lavrov countrydecideinterference Change image and share on social
Every country has its political face and political traditions. Sergei Lavrov countryfacepolitical 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
NATO cannot accept that the unconstitutional coup in Ukraine has not led to the subjugation of the whole Ukrainian nation. Sergei Lavrov acceptcouplead Change image and share on social