Sergei Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister. Source: Photoshot / Vostock Photo
Sergei Lavrov: The Truth Must Be Revealed -- Russia Beyond The Headlines
In an exclusive interview with RBTH on the Ukraine crisis, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the highest priority must be an unconditional ceasefire to end the suffering of civilians. He also warns that trying to settle disputes by imposing unilateral sanctions threatens international peace and stability.
Russia Beyond the Headlines: There has been repeated speculation, particularly in the Western media, that Russian troops could be deployed in Ukraine and even that they have already crossed the border into Ukrainian territory. Is such an action possible in your view?
Sergei Lavrov: Unfortunately, the mass media continue to spread rumours, distorted information and even outright lies. Recently there were claims by Ukraine that its artillery destroyed an armoured column that had allegedly crossed from Russia into Ukraine, and the British media even said they witnessed the incursion. No evidence, however, was presented, and even the U.S. State Department could not confirm the incident. We view all such stories as part of an information war.
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My Comment: I have always said that if you want to know what Russia will be doing next .... listen to what Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is saying. In this interview Sergei Lavrov is very clear .... the escalating crisis in Ukraine is the number one priority for his office right now.
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