Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov © Sputnik / Russian Foreign Ministry
TASS: No point for Russia to maintain previous diplomatic presence in the West, Lavrov says
The Russian foreign minister recalled that many Russian diplomats, due to the Russophobic policy of the West, stopped their business trips abroad ahead of schedule
MOSCOW, October 18. /TASS/. There is no point in maintaining the previous diplomatic presence in Western states, Russian diplomats work there in conditions that can hardly be called human, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said, speaking to college graduates admitted for diplomatic service for the first time.
"There is neither point nor desire to maintain the previous presence in Western states. Our people work there in conditions that can hardly be called human. Problems are being created constantly for them; they face threats of physical assaults. And, most importantly, there’s no work to do since Europe decided to shut off from us and sever any economic cooperation.
You can’t force love," Lavrov noted.
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WNU Editor: I can understand why Lavrov is speaking like this. There is no diplomacy happening right now between Russia and the West, and I expect none in the foreseeable future. But a diplomatic presence needs to be present, even in countries like the Baltic states that have recently labeled Russia a terrorist state.
Where I will start to panic is if the Russian Foreign Ministry orders all diplomats out of Western countries. Such a decision is usually followed by war within 24 - 48 hours.
Russia Foreign Minister Lavrov Sees No Reason To Maintain Its Current Diplomatic Presence In Western Countries
No point in maintaining same diplomatic presence in West – Russia -- RT
Russia Sees 'No Point' in Maintaining Current Diplomatic Presence in West - Lavrov -- Sputnik
Lavrov Suggests Russia Could Downgrade Diplomatic Presence In West -- AFP
‘You Can’t Force Love’: Russian Diplomats Told to Kiss the West Goodbye -- Daily Beast
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