Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Lavrov
Sergey Viktorovich Lavrovis a Russian diplomat, and is currently the Foreign Minister of Russia, in office since 2004...
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.
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.
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.
anyone basically leaving military resolution start using
We think there is no need at all for a resolution authorizing the end of inspections and basically leaving it to anyone to start using military means,
becoming breaking countries fears hear people russia states strong united west
We often hear from some countries that Russia is becoming strong and unpredictable. But this is not the case. In the 1990s, when the Commonwealth of Independent states was disintegrating and there were fears of Russia breaking up too, some people in the West said they wanted a strong and united Russia. Now we are here. They should be grateful.
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.
best everybody itself resolution
We got the memorandum, which everybody supports. ... That would be the best resolution, if any resolution is necessary, because the memorandum itself is part of international law.
cannot concerned discuss far final hear presidents text three tonight until vote wait
We have to wait until three presidents discuss the final text which is on the table, and as far as I am concerned I cannot vote tonight (Wednesday) until I hear from my president,
beginning
We need a new beginning and not an old ending,
agree matter security sent
We do not agree that this matter should be sent to the Security Council,
countries people punish
How many people must be killed. How many countries must be destabilized to punish that one person?
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.