MOSCOW, February 10. /TASS/. The recent expiration of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) shows that Russia should rely on its Army, Navy and Aero-Space Forces as its main allies, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told NTV in an interview.
He noted that the aspects of the Ukrainian conflict settlement being considered by military officials during negotiations are both significant and complex, meaning they demand the most careful and detailed approach. According to Lavrov, Moscow is convinced that Washington is listening to Russia’s arguments on the Ukrainian conflict.
TASS has compiled the key statements of the foreign minister.
Russia is only in favor of developing cooperation with the United States and the key figures in the team of US President Donald Trump are also interested in this: "As we understand, there [in the United States] is interest both on behalf of businesses and on behalf of figures who play a leading role, including [US] President Donald Trump."
The practical steps the US has taken toward Russia over the past year show that both sides are moving "in the wrong direction."
