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
Crimea was not a non-nuclear zone in an international law sense but was part of Ukraine, a state which doesn't possess nuclear arms. Sergei Lavrov armcrimeainternational Change image and share on social
There's no room for petty grievances in politics. Sergei Lavrov grievancepettypolitic Change image and share on social
The Russian Federation and the United States of America, the two biggest nuclear powers in the world, but apart from nuclear-wise, we have a lot in common. We have huge territories, natural resources, technologies, science, education, and of course human capital. Sergei Lavrov americabigcapital share on social
I can only say that I have good personal relations with all secretaries of state with whom I have a chance to work. Sergei Lavrov chancegoodpersonal 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
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
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
All our security now depends on the wise decisions and cooperation of our leaders. Sergei Lavrov cooperationdecisiondepend Change image and share on social