You cannot defeat Islamic State with airstrikes only. It's necessary to cooperate with ground troops, and the Syrian army is the most efficient and powerful ground force to fight the Islamic State. Sergei Lavrov airstrikearmycooperate Change image and share on social
Assertions that Russia has undermined efforts to strengthen partnerships on the European continent do not correspond to the facts. Sergei Lavrov assertioncontinentcorrespond Change image and share on social
Russia probably knows the true cost of revolutions better than most other countries. Sergei Lavrov costcountryrevolution Change image and share on social
When you buy a company at an auction, and you are committing yourself to pay some $300 million to the state because it was a privatization deal, and you don't pay it, is it OK? Isn't it something that deserves court procedures? Sergei Lavrov auctionbuycommit share on social
We believe Russian-American relations are broader and larger than emotions and mutual grudges, including the situation with the U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden. Sergei Lavrov americanbroadedward Change image and share on social
People versed in politics need not be told that the devil is in the detail, and tough solutions implying the use of force cannot produce a lasting long-term settlement. Sergei Lavrov detaildevilforce Change image and share on social
The struggle against terrorists in the territory of Syria should be structured in cooperation with the Syrian government, which clearly stated its readiness to join it. Sergei Lavrov cooperationgovernmentjoin Change image and share on social
We are certain that Ukraine needs profound constitutional reform. In all fairness, we can't see any other way to ensure the stable development of Ukraine but to sign a federal agreement. Sergei Lavrov agreementconstitutionaldevelopment 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
All our security now depends on the wise decisions and cooperation of our leaders. Sergei Lavrov cooperationdecisiondepend Change image and share on social
