Russian Foreign Minister summed up 2014 and spoke about the foreign policy situation
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov held a regular press conference on the results of last year’s foreign policy and current events. Given the strained relations between Russia and the EU, US and Ukrainian ongoing crisis questions from the media community to the main Russian diplomacy has accumulated a lot.
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About Norman talks format in Germany: «We are very concerned about another outbreak of violence in the south-eastern Ukraine. It was preceded by threatening statements from Kiev, declared by the President Poroshenko new wave of mobilization – from 100 thousand. To the south-east in a period of relative calm moved up new weapons, military equipment, military contingents. Hung in the air, preparing for another attempt to crush the resistance force and abandon the political settlement of the problems that have arisen as a result of a coup d’etat. Therefore, when the spark has been cut and the current round of confrontations moved again into a military phase, we will do whatever is necessary to stop the bloodshed. Need to stop trying to beat one and then another location and most importantly – to immediately cease attacks … We will seek an immediate ceasefire. This is including us will speak in Normandy format, so that our partners, in this case France, Germany, are involved together with Russia and Ukraine in this format, lifted his voice and called on the Ukrainian leadership to prevent a slide into a military scenario in once again ».
About attempts to isolate Russia: « We hear a lot of statements from our Western partners that Russia must continue to isolate. President Obama has found it possible, in his message to the nation state roughly about the same. All these attempts have not lead to the result. Despite the similar behavior of our Western partners, in his address to the Federal Assembly, President Putin emphasized and made it clear that Russia would never go the way of self-isolation, suspicion, the search of enemies. We conduct an active foreign policy, consistently uphold our national interests and not looking for confrontation, always ready for a reasonable compromise based on a balance of interests and seeks to influence the international situation for the benefit of its healing and for enhancing security ».
On relations with the United States: «The Americans are headed for a confrontation, absolutely uncritically assess their own steps. And the message of President Obama shows that the center of their philosophy is worth only one – “we’re number one”, and all others should admit it. This is a little outdated, it does not meet current realities, shows that the US wants to dominate the world, not to be the first among equals. But I think it will pass. It will take probably a lot of time, but will come to realize that it is impossible to maintain that position forever. Americans are already forced to ask for help and they alone do not solve the problem one can not form a coalition. They build Europe including the “Russian” question. It’s in the blood of Americans – that’s this philosophy that “we’re number one.” It was formed more than a year, and more than a decade, so change this philo sophy and this genetic background will not be easy. I would prefer that all countries have switched to the philosophy of cooperation, rather than dictate. I am convinced that the logic of partnership prevail … »
About the dialogue with the EU: « We have no prejudice against the European Union. Vice Versa. We are interested in that relationship that characterized as a strategic partnership, consistent with this quality, consistent with this term. It is sad that the EU has followed the path of confrontation, followed by the Americans in promoting sanctions against Russia. Moreover, EU leaders in response to complaints and appeals for European businesses do not follow a similar course stated that the EU comes from the fact that in its relations with Russia on the Ukrainian crisis policy should prevail over the economy. Striking statement. We know that in the EU there are different points of view, but the current stage, when about half of the member countries, or a little less, maybe already starting to aggressively advocate for the lifting of sanctions, shows that when taken are – based on mutual responsibility solutions after American partners otrulit very difficult … »
About the caricatures in” Charly Ebdo “and terrorist attacks in Paris: « There are several aspects. First, terrorism is unacceptable in any form, regardless of its motives, and regardless of its guises. This is the position in international law. Second – with regard to the cartoons and general conduct of journalists in connection with a religious context. Is my personal attitude: cartoon tasteless. And there are international legal situation, which is described in a number of conventions, including the International Covenant on Citizenship and Political Rights. It states that any advocacy of national, racial or religious hatred that constitutes incitement to discrimination or violence shall be prohibited by law. Referred to in this Covenant and that the right to freedom of expression carries with it special duties and responsibilities. And this right may be subject to certain restrictions that must be established by law … So when I say I want my colleagues, that there are no restrictions on the freedom of speech, I do not agree ».
The incident in Gyumri: «Once again, I want to reiterate our deepest condolences on this terrible crime against totally innocent people. Died 6 months Sergei. I specifically called about it to my colleague – Edward Nalbandian and once again expressed our feelings. It is important that the offender is detained, he had made a confession. A telephone contact between our presidents. The head of Russia Alexander Bastrykin UK traveled to Yerevan, where he met with President Serzh Sargsyan. We affirm that the trial will be carried out on the territory of Armenia, it will be the most open one. I am confident that the court will make an adequate quick verdict horrible crime that was committed. With regard to the overall context of our relationship, we say: every family has its black sheep, and this attitude is now showing all soldiers and commanders of our military base in Armenia. We see attempts to politicize this situation – they do not come fro m the Armenian government, not by the Russian leadership. Many who want to use this tragedy to get some geopolitical benefits. It’s disgusting, it is unacceptable … »
About the invitation of the Russian side to celebrate the anniversary of the Holocaust in Poland: « There was no official invitation to President Putin – a letter was director of the museum and the committee that conducts these activities here on the anniversary of the Holocaust, addressed to the Ambassador, where it was reported that there will be such an event. Want to come. If you want to – tell me who would come. At the invitation you can not answer. We will definitely presented. We will never forget the tragic and heroic pages of the Second World War ».
About the charges of sending Russian troops on the territory of Ukraine: « With regard to the flow of troops and weapons, we hear repeatedly . I just say it again: if you do it is safe to say, the facts show. We are one of the facts does not want to show. Before asking us when we do something to stop doing, show us the evidence that we do it … As for the weapons I have nothing to add. The proof will be the presentation of material evidence ».
About the situation in Syria: « The main thing is the growing conviction – including in the West, that the political process is inevitable. Most importantly, the number one task now – the fight against “Islamic state”. We have long said that the eradication of terrorism and preventing the conversion of Syria a terrorist state is immeasurably more important than regime change and the establishment of a body – only to announce that Assad is gone. Returning to Obama’s speech, a piece of speech dedicated to the task of combating the IG was formulated quite a new way. The task of fighting these terrorists named principal, compared with the others. It is good that this understanding grows. As for the Moscow meeting (between the parties to the conflict in Syria – «MK» ), we said from the beginning that we wanted to prepare a new round of negotiations, which would take into account previous mistakes such events ».
About the resumption of diplomatic relations between the US and Cuba: «I hope that the United States based on its national interests, not out of a desire to annoy someone, although there are examples of a different kind. Just remember now when autumn Obama on his way to a NATO summit suddenly stopped in Estonia and then the representative of the US administration announced stop Obama in Estonia – Russian is a signal that their behavior is wrong. As for the warming between Cuba and the United States, we’ve been told that the policy of isolating Cuba is counterproductive. Well, thought better of it and that the United States made this decision and that it was done on a parity basis. Cuban side has not arrived fundamental issues. I think this is a mutually beneficial process. It does not adversely affect the Russian-Cuban strategic relations ».
About the detention of five natives of Chechnya in France: « yet we find out details of the arrest of five people – apparently, they are Russian citizens. I will not go into details. Our security services remain in contact through bilateral channels with their French colleagues. This is the case in relations with other countries that have expressed interest in cooperating with us in the field of anti-terrorism, the fight against organized crime, drug trafficking ».
About the results of the year: « The situation was complicated more difficult than in previous years. Added new dangerous tensions. Of particular concern is the situation in the Middle East and North Africa. Threat from the forces of extremism and terrorism, which throws and beyond, and to which we have long paid attention to our partners. Risks remain deepening interfaith, inter-civilizational strife. Clearly, the situation in the world economy is far from certain. We believe that all the events of recent years clearly indicate that the solution to the problems of global security and stability can only be achieved together, but to establish joint solidarity action by the international community hampered by a number of negative trends. Among them, first of all, I note the fundamental contradiction between the objective process of dispersal of global power, the process of formation of a polycentric, more democratic world order, on the one hand, and on th e other hand – the persistent attempts of the historical West at all costs to keep the lead … »
« I totally agree on all points with Sergey Viktorovich, – said “MK” zavsektorom foreign and domestic policy US IMEMO Fedor VOYTOLOVSKY , commenting on Lavrov USA. – I can say that in the context of global economic interdependence of factors such as a military force in which the United States are superior to all other countries, it is a factor that continues to be important, but the structure of the world order and the development of new, deep relationships between processes – domestic, international, transnational – fundamentally changes the conditions of activity of the United States as a global leader, and, accordingly, must change itself leadership and understanding of the US role in the world, but so far not much Washington is moving in this direction.
I can add that the very first Obama administration began, or at least tried to demonstrate a willingness to understand the greater complexity of the system of international relations. And it is particularly in the financial and economic crisis has been largely focused on compromise and cooperation with other global players and the fact that the use of a new model of American leadership, built not on coercion, but on cooperation and leadership in the process of collective transformation of the world order. But second, the Obama administration is very different from the first, because it is much more inclined to traditional models of American leadership, built on the notion of the primacy of the interests of the US and that the US is a subject that may determine the fate of the world and on the notions of special US elections. And it is closer to the first Bush administration ».
« I think that both sides viewed it as a temporary lull, – commented “MK» deputy director of the Center for Political Technologies, Alexei Makarkin statement Lavrov on the situation in Ukraine. – Both sides strive to prepare for a new wave of fighting. Another thing, many expected that it will be not in the winter, and in spring, but, really, as the conflict active enough, the situation exploded before. I think that it was a two-way process, because both sides do not trust each other, both sides perceive each other not as an enemy, not as a rival, but as an enemy. The moderates and there, and there are extremely weak. Poroshenko may be, and I would like something to agree, but such a possibility he really is not. The majority in parliament – not only in parliament, but also in his own faction – set up very, very strongly. At the same time, when Zaharchenko and carpentry Minsk signed an agreement, they have come under fire of their own commanders. Plus need a mediator, which has sufficient resources – peacekeeping force to separate the hand, there is no such mediator. Republic would like to see a peacemaker made Russian and Ukrainians see Russia as a party and as a party to the conflict. Ukrainians would not mind what some international forces, but here the republic believe that this is unacceptable. Resource, which is the OSCE, is not enough. Therefore, initially the parties are ready to continue ».
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