If you think that a coup to overthrow the elected government is a coup everywhere, then you should remember how elections in Ukraine took place in 2004, how elections in Georgia took place in 2003, when the elections results have been torn and thrown away by revolutionary action. Sergei Lavrov actioncoupelect share on social
In the spirit of commitment to the Non-Proliferation Treaty, we will strive to achieve real progress in disarmament and arms control. Sergei Lavrov achievearmcommitment Change image and share on social
With regards to the expansion of NATO, I see it as a mistake, even a provocation in a way. Sergei Lavrov expansionmistakenato Change image and share on social
NATO cannot accept that the unconstitutional coup in Ukraine has not led to the subjugation of the whole Ukrainian nation. Sergei Lavrov acceptcouplead Change image and share on social
We have been getting out of the situation where we found ourselves in the early '90s, when the Soviet Union disappeared and the Russian Federation became what it is - you know, with no borders, with no budget, no money, and with huge problems starting with lack of food and so on and so forth. Sergei Lavrov 90sborderbudget share on social
It is absolutely unacceptable to talk to Russia - or anyone for that matter - in the language of ultimatums and coercive measures. Sergei Lavrov absolutelycoercivelanguage Change image and share on social
I started, you know, to work as a diplomat during the Soviet days, and in spite of ideology being very high on the Communist Party agenda, I can assure you that in practical terms, we have always been trying to be pragmatic. Sergei Lavrov agendumassurecommunist share on social
The E.U.'s Eastern Partnership programme is designed to bind the so-called focus states tightly to itself, shutting down the possibility of co-operation with Russia. Sergei Lavrov bindcalldesign 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
I can only say it is not for us to decide who should lead Syria. It is for the Syrians to decide. Sergei Lavrov decideleadsyria Change image and share on social