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
We firmly oppose the use of violence in the course of current transformations in Arab States, especially against civilians. We are well aware of the fact that the transformation of a society is a complex and generally long process, which rarely goes smoothly. Sergei Lavrov arabawarecivilian share on social
The international community unfortunately did take sides in Libya, and we would never allow the Security Council to authorise anything similar to what happened in Libya. Sergei Lavrov authorisecommunitycouncil Change image and share on social
I know that Britain and the United States and others ship arms in the Middle East, 10 or maybe 100 times more than the Russian does. Sergei Lavrov armbritaineast Change image and share on social
You know that we are not in the regime-change game. We are against interference in domestic conflicts. Sergei Lavrov changeconflictdomestic Change image and share on social
Regarding the visa-free regime, it has undoubtedly become a problem for the European Union, above all in terms of its capacity to reach agreements. Sergei Lavrov agreementcapacityeuropean Change image and share on social
We are categorically against proliferation of nuclear weapons. Sergei Lavrov categoricallynuclearproliferation Change image and share on social
You cannot strengthen the law by violating the law. Sergei Lavrov lawstrengthenviolate Change image and share on social
I don't want to say that sanctions are ridiculous and that we couldn't care less; these are not pleasant things... We find little joy in that, but there are no painful sensations. We have lived through tougher times. Sergei Lavrov carefindjoy 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