We can say that Japan is the only country that calls into question the outcome of the Second World War; no one else does. Sergei Lavrov callcountryjapan Change image and share on social
We have looked into the general problems with adoption in the United States, and we discovered - on the basis of the reports written by American NGOs - we discovered that not only Russians but kids from other countries and the American-born kids have been subject to very unfortunate behavior on the part of their adopted parents. Sergei Lavrov adoptadoptionamerican 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
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
Germany has traditionally played a very constructive role regarding E.U. ties with Russia and the West as a whole with Russia. Sergei Lavrov constructivegermanyplay Change image and share on social
When Colonel Gadhafi started using his air force against civilians on the ground, we did not hesitate. Then we supported the resolution of the Security Council, which introduced arms embargo for Libya. Sergei Lavrov airarmcivilian share on social
We feel no isolation. But, having said that, I want to emphasise in particular that we do not want to go to extremes and abandon the European and American directions in our foreign economic cooperation. Sergei Lavrov abandonamericancooperation share on social
If you say that your national law allows you to do something, it is fine as long as you do this inside your own territory. As long as you go international, you really have to be sure that there is an international law which you respect and which you follow. Sergei Lavrov finefollowinside share on social
We are categorically against any new military nuclear power, be it Iran, be it North Korea, be it anyone. Sergei Lavrov categoricallyirankorea Change image and share on social
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