The West understands that today's situation is a dead end - when everyone assumes that it is up to Russia to implement the Minsk accords while Ukraine can do just nothing. That it may not amend its constitution, may not give special status to the Donbass region ... Everyone understands that no one will resolve these issues for Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

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My mom was bringing me up and she said that reading other people's letters is inappropriate and it's indecent, letters of two people elected by their nations to be at the helm of the country, their traditions, their manners, including diplomatic manners that suppose a certain level of confidentiality.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We have repeatedly highlighted the counterproductive character of... by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

We have repeatedly highlighted the counterproductive character of setting deadlines in Libya.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We are against revising these agreements, we consider it very counter productive to try to reduce to zero years of international work carried out via talks between the six major powers and Iran, we will obstruct attempts to sabotage these agreements which were enshrined in a U.N. Security Council resolution.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Now, we have no moral obligations. We had the moral obligations, we had promised not to do it some 10 years ago, I think, upon the request of our known partners.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

I can guarantee that Russia has not tampered with the site. by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

I can guarantee that Russia has not tampered with the site.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We have asked (for information). We haven't yet received a response to the question about which no-fly zones they have in mind. Because no-one was ever talking about them, but I'm sure that the orientation of those comments, despite all the questions about one or another formulation, the orientation towards cooperation between Russia and the United States, that is a step in the right direction.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We cannot close our eyes to the absolutely provocative actions by supporters from other countries, you have probably seen the outrageous images on TV when the Russian flag is getting stamped on and when insults are being screamed about the Russian (political) leadership and about leading Russian sports people.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We do not hide our negative attitude to the movement of NATO's military infrastructure towards our borders, to dragging new states into the military activity of the block, here we will invoke Russia's sovereign right to ensure its security with measures adequate to the current risks. I am confident that our Finnish friends and neighbors also understand this.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

I believe that France, and the United States, categorically do no... by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

I believe that France, and the United States, categorically do not agree with such attempts.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

The Syrian sides will have to agree on a new constitution, on how they see the structures needed to ensure a steady transition to a new system, there is an understanding already that a new constitution should emerge as a result of this political process, on the basis of which new, early elections are to be held.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Beyond all doubt, we are interested - maybe more than the other foreign partners of these two countries - in this conflict being settled as soon as possible.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We tried to assist our close friends in achieving the agreement, which we hope will be respected and implemented.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

For this purpose the Syrian-Turkish border has to be closed, since across this border those gangs receive arms, including with humanitarian convoys.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Within the U.S.-led coalition there should no ambiguous talk about any ‘Plan B’, about a ground operation being planned, or about the creation of some buffer no-fly zones, which have long been recognized as absolutely unacceptable.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Everything depends on the Americans, on whether they will be read... by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

Everything depends on the Americans, on whether they will be ready to cooperate on a military level.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Our airspace forces will continue working against these organizat... by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

Our airspace forces will continue working against these organizations.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

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I don't see why these air strikes should be stopped. by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

I don't see why these air strikes should be stopped.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

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Russian strikes will not cease until we really defeat terrorist organizations like Jabhat al-Nusra. And I don't see why these air strikes should be stopped, uNREALISTIC.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

Regarding a ceasefire, we have pragmatic ideas and we talked with the Americans who head the Syria support group and we look forward to discussing these ideas at the meeting on February 11.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov

We will offer all our support to this process. by Russian Foreign Minister Serge...

We will offer all our support to this process.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov