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
Russia has every reason to dispose of its nuclear arsenal... to suit its interests and international legal obligations. Sergei Lavrov arsenaldisposeinterest Change image and share on social
We are categorically against proliferation of nuclear weapons. Sergei Lavrov categoricallynuclearproliferation 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
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
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
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
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
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
