Russia has been entirely proportionate in its military response to Georgia's attack on Russian citizens and peacekeepers. Sergei Lavrov attackcitizengeorgia Change image and share on social
Attempts to settle crises by unilateral sanctions outside the framework of U.N. Security Council decisions threaten international peace and stability. Such attempts are counterproductive and contradict the norms and principles of international law. Sergei Lavrov attemptcontradictcouncil share on social
Washington has openly declared its right to unilateral use of force anywhere to uphold its own interests. Sergei Lavrov declareforceinterest Change image and share on social
Humanitarian issues must bring together all people who act in good faith trying to alleviate the suffering of people in dire need - especially women, children and the elderly. Sergei Lavrov actalleviatebring Change image and share on social
The attempts to distort the truth and to hide the facts behind blanket accusations have been undertaken at all stages of the Ukrainian crisis. Sergei Lavrov accusationattemptblanket Change image and share on social
We have absolutely no intention of, or interest in, crossing Ukraine's borders. Sergei Lavrov absolutelybordercross Change image and share on social
Attempts to put pressure on Russia and to compel it to abandon its values, truth and justice have no prospects whatsoever. Sergei Lavrov abandonattemptcompel 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
We provide transit facilities, we cooperate in equipping the Afghan army and security forces with arms and helicopters, we cooperate in training officers for law enforcement agencies. Sergei Lavrov afghanagencyarm 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
