Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov after talks with his Malian counterpart Abdoulaye Diop gave a press conference. Told everything. And, of course, about Ukraine.
ABOUT UKRAINE
In the first place, the diplomat said Moscow hopes that the negotiations on the status of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics begin in the near future.
In addition, the politician said that the announced ceasefire was generally respected, but expressed concern that the Ukrainian military use this lull to build up forces in the region.
Recall President Russia Vladimir Putin presented a peace plan for Ukraine. Here are a few points: the opening of humanitarian corridors for residents of Donbass, the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops and militia cease offensive operations.
However, in the Federation Council believe that the Ukrainian leader will be able to keep their promises of a ceasefire in the south-east of Ukraine. In Poroshenko extremely precarious position. In addition, there is the so-called “war party” that is not subordinate to the President.
About SYRIA
Lavrov fears that the West under the pretext of fighting terrorists Syria may cause air strikes against government forces.
In June, the White House asked Congress for $ 500 million to assist the so-called “moderate” armed Syrian opposition. In Moscow, the United States was advised to spend the money “on something more useful».
“Islamic STATE»
– NATO’s decision to form a coalition to fight with a group of “Islamic state” can not be useful if the coalition created to address the threat in only one direction – Lavrov said.
The diplomat added that Russia has offered its assistance to the United States in combating terrorism, but ” beyond words it did not go ».
About MALI
Lavrov said that Russia will supply weapons to Mali army to the West African countries to effectively fight terrorism .
– ready to respond promptly to requests from Bamako to agree on the supply of military products in which the Malian army feels the need, including helicopters, airplanes – quoted Lavrov RIA Novosti.
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