Russia would prefer to rebuild trust rather than allow it to further corrode. That's why, in July 2007, President Putin, in the spirit of strategic openness, proposed a truly collective effort at missile defense for Europe. Sergei Lavrov collectivecorrodedefense 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
We provide transit facilities, we cooperate in equipping the Afghan army and security forces with arms and helicopters, we cooperate in training officers for law enforcement agencies. Sergei Lavrov afghanagencyarm Change image and share on social
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
When Ukrainians kill Ukrainians, I believe this is as close to a civil war as you can get. Sergei Lavrov civilclosekill Change image and share on social
Every country has its political face and political traditions. Sergei Lavrov countryfacepolitical Change image and share on social
We can only talk to those who opt for the sovereign, territorially integral, secular, multiethnic and multi-confessional Syria. Sergei Lavrov confessionalintegralmulti Change image and share on social
We have absolutely no intention of, or interest in, crossing Ukraine's borders. Sergei Lavrov absolutelybordercross Change image and share on social
Russia is doing all it can to promote early stabilisation in Ukraine. Sergei Lavrov earlypromoterussia Change image and 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