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
If you look at U.S. Congress, 80 percent of them have never left the U.S.A., so I'm not surprised about Russophobia in Congress. Sergei Lavrov congressleavepercent 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
There's no room for petty grievances in politics. Sergei Lavrov grievancepettypolitic Change image and share on social
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
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
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
Russia probably knows the true cost of revolutions better than most other countries. Sergei Lavrov costcountryrevolution Change image and share on social
Russian citizens being attacked is an attack against the Russian Federation. Sergei Lavrov attackcitizenfederation Change image and share on social
