We do not have any kind of thoughts about changing the beginning of the talks from January to February, this is the position of Russia and the USA. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov More Quotes by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov More Quotes From Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov The political process will begin, we hope, in the nearest future, during January, various dates have been named, but the final decision will be taken by the secretary-general of the United Nations on the advice and recommendations of his special envoy, Staffan de Mistura. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov politics We hope this process will not be protracted ad infinitum. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov world Our presidents discussed it, I discussed it with Secretary( John) Kerry, both sides agreed to cooperate to avoid unintended incidents. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov world We are convinced that at this stage, there's no more need of such an embargo, Russia's separate voluntary embargo. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov top-news It is not designed for attacks and will not put at risk the security of any regional state, including Israel, of course. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov top-news Prospects for this round of talks are not bad, I would even say good, the chances are high. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov world Across all conflict lines we can see hostilities have ceased heavy armor started to be moved. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov world To give away the Russian part of the border also would be to cut them (the rebels) off even from humanitarian help and allow them to be surrounded. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov world We hope our Western partners won't stay away, and European countries, primarily France and Germany who are taking part in so called Normandy format, and mainly the U.S. won't do anything to create an illusion for Kiev's government that its actions lead to automatic support in the West. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov top-news
