Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Viktorovich Lavrovis a Russian diplomat, and is currently the Foreign Minister of Russia, in office since 2004...
agree basically british cannot clear draft lead procedure situation suggesting
The British draft is not that clear and it is basically suggesting a procedure which would lead to deterioration of the situation further, and we cannot agree with something that would not be realistic.
adequate ensure including military
adequate measures, including military ones, to ensure Russia's safety.
agreed council discussed issue security strategy
There is no collectively discussed and agreed strategy of what we all will be doing in the Security Council if the issue is there.
call condition continuing fully reality support
I fully support the call for the resumption of talks, but in reality it can be done only on condition of continuing the enrichment moratorium, which is mutually acceptable.
account answered community continue high iran past program questions solution
In our view, any solution should take into account the desirability, very high desirability, to continue to investigate into the past program of Iran so that all the questions which the international community has could be answered by the experts.
avoid effort honestly modest situation
Honestly speaking, we have modest expectations, but we will make every effort to avoid an escalation of the situation and the use of force.
confidence develop energy full generally iranian nuclear possible principle program sector
Generally and in principle when confidence in the Iranian nuclear program is re-established ... we could come back to the possible implementation of the right that Iran has to develop a nuclear energy sector full scale.
countries people punish
How many people must be killed. How many countries must be destabilized to punish that one person?
change hope issues
I hope this is a change not only on this, but on other issues as well,
iran plant seals therefore uranium urgent
Iran has removed the seals from a uranium enrichment plant and therefore urgent consultations are needed.
differences goal way
We have certain differences over the ways to pursue our goals, but our final aims coincide, in my opinion.
ukraine people choices
The West appears to have decided for the Ukrainian people what their choice is. The EU does not condemn violent actions in Ukraine which are punishable in the West.
jobs community focus
It's our job to do everything possible to keep the international community's focus on MH17. That's our obligation to the victims and their loved ones.
mean russia race
Russia doesn't want any arms race. Russia would not engage in the arms race. We have enough technological means to provide not very expensive answer to the efforts to build missile defense.