Sergei Lavrov
Sergei Lavrov
Sergey Viktorovich Lavrovis a Russian diplomat, and is currently the Foreign Minister of Russia, in office since 2004...
NationalityRussian
ProfessionDiplomat
Date of Birth21 March 1950
CountryRussian Federation
calls country japan second war
We can say that Japan is the only country that calls into question the outcome of the Second World War; no one else does.
inspection
We do not want these controls, this inspection work, to be interrupted,
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were clearly intended to break off any move forward in the Palestinian-Israeli area of a Middle East settlement.
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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.
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You cannot defeat Islamic State with airstrikes only. It's necessary to cooperate with ground troops, and the Syrian army is the most efficient and powerful ground force to fight the Islamic State.
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With regards to the expansion of NATO, I see it as a mistake, even a provocation in a way.
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We are against putting pressure on anyone, and bringing about regime changes.
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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.
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If it acts like a terrorist, if it walks like a terrorist, if it fights like a terrorist, it's a terrorist, right?
sanctions
Sanctions are a sign of irritation; they are not the instrument of serious policies.
recognize
Conversations with my counterparts in Europe have made clear that many of them recognize NATO's limitations and understand the need for reform.
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Do not form your judgment about our military doctrine from the assessments given by NATO representatives.
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Even the state TV channels are not monolithic in their pro-government line, and the views they express are quite pluralistic.
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Frankly speaking, we don't see any other way for the steady development of the Ukrainian state apart from as a federation.