Nuclear conflict risk, Ukraine and Syria escalation: READ Lavrov’s interview with Tucker Carlson (FULL VERSION)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov joined the conservative American journalist to discuss recent international issues and to explain Russia’s position

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in interview with US journalist Tucker Carlson © Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has given an exclusive interview to conservative American journalist Tucker Carlson this week. The two talked about a wide range of topics of international concern, primarily the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the state of US-Russia relations. Here’s the full text of the conversation.

Carlson: 

Minister Lavrov, thank you for doing this. Do you believe the United States and Russia are at war with each other right now?

 

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Entrevista del ministro de Asuntos Exteriores, Serguéi Lavrov, concedida al programa de entrevistas Bolshaya Igra (Gran Juego) de Channel One, Moscú, 1 de abril de 2021.

Vyacheslav Nikonov: La palabra “guerra” se escucha últimamente cada vez con más frecuencia. Los políticos de Estados Unidos y de la OTAN, y más aún los militares ucranianos, no tienen ningún problema en pronunciarla. ¿Tienen más razones para estar preocupados ahora que antes?

Serguéi Lavrov: Sí y no. Por un lado, la confrontación ha tocado fondo. Por otro, en el fondo, todavía hay esperanza de que seamos adultos y comprendamos los riesgos asociados a una mayor escalada de las tensiones. Sin embargo, nuestros colegas occidentales introdujeron la palabra “guerra” en el uso diplomático e internacional. “La guerra híbrida desatada por Rusia” es una descripción muy popular de lo que Occidente percibe como el principal acontecimiento de la vida internacional. Sigo creyendo que el buen juicio prevalecerá.

Viacheslav Nikonov: Recientemente, Estados Unidos ha elevado el grado de confrontación a proporciones nunca vistas. El presidente Joe Biden dijo que el presidente Vladimir Putin es un “asesino”. Hemos llamado al embajador ruso en Estados Unidos, Anatoly Antonov.

Serguéi Lavrov: Fue invitado a consultas.

 

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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview given to Channel One’s Bolshaya Igra (Great Game) talk show, Moscow, April 1, 2021

Vyacheslav Nikonov: The word “war” has been heard increasingly more often lately. US and NATO politicians, even more so the Ukrainian military, have no trouble saying it. Do you have more reasons to be concerned now than ever before?

Sergey Lavrov: Yes and no. On the one hand, the confrontation has hit bottom. On the other, deep down, there’s still hope that we are adults and understand the risks associated with escalating tensions further. However, our Western colleagues introduced the word “war” into the diplomatic and international usage. “The hybrid war unleashed by Russia” is a very popular description of what the West perceives as the main event in international life. I still believe that good judgment will prevail.

Vyacheslav Nikonov: Recently, the United States has ratcheted the degree of confrontation up to never-before-seen proportions. President Joe Biden said President Vladimir Putin is a “killer.” We have recalled Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov.

Sergey Lavrov: He was invited for consultations.

Vyacheslav Nikonov: Hence, the question: How do we go about our relations now? How long will this pause last? When will Mr Antonov return to Washington?

Sergey Lavrov: What we heard President Biden say in his interview with ABC is outrageous and unprecedented. However, one should always see the real actions behind the rhetoric, and they began long before this interview back during the Barack Obama administration. They continued under the Trump administration, despite the fact that the 45th US President publicly spoke in favour of maintaining good relations with Russia, with which he was willing to “get along,” but was not allowed to do so. I’m talking about the consistent degradation of the deterrent infrastructure in the military-political and strategic spheres.

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Crucial statement by Foreign Minister Lavrov

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Foreign Minister Lavrov just made the following statement that Russia is willing to sever her ties with the EU if the EU introduces new sanctions.  He said:

“Мы исходим из того, что мы готовы [к разрыву с Евросоюзом]. Если мы еще раз увидим, как мы уже почувствовали не единожды, что в каких-то областях накладываются санкции, которые создают риски для нашей экономики, в том числе в самых чувствительных сферах, — да. Хочешь мира — готовься к войне”

“We proceed from the fact that we are ready [to break with the European Union]. If we once again see, as we have already felt more than once, that sanctions are imposed in some areas that create risks for our economy, including in the most sensitive areas, – yes. If you want peace, prepare for war“.

This is exactly what I have been advocating for and predicting.

Not a moment too soon.

The Saker

DECLARAÇÃO CATEGÓRICA DO MINISTRO DOS NEGÓCIOS ESTRANGEIROS, SERGEY LAVROV

O Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros Lavrov acaba de fazer a seguinte declaração: a Rússia está disposta a cortar os laços com a UE se a UE introduzir novas sanções.  Disse:

“Мы исходим из того, что мы готовы [к разрыву с Евросоюзом]. Если мы еще раз увидим, как мы уже почувствовали не единожды, что в каких-то областях накладываются санкции, которые создают риски для нашей экономики, в том числе в самых чувствительных сферах, — да. Хочешь мира — готовься к войне”

"Partimos do facto de que estamos preparados[para romper com a União Europeia]. Sim, se voltarmos a ver, como já sentimos mais de uma vez, que são impostas sanções em algumas áreas que criam riscos à nossa economia, incluindo nas áreas mais sensíveis. Se queres paz, prepara-te para a guerra".

É exactamente isto que tenho vindo a defender e a prever.

Nem demasiado cedo, nem demasiado tarde.

The Saker

‘Change course before it's too late’: Lavrov calls on Europe to reject false notion of ‘Russian threat’ in Munich speech

15 Feb, 2020 17:39 / Updated 1 hour ago

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German troops taking part in NATO drills. © Reuters / Fabian Bimmer

NATO’s eastward expansion and large-scale drills near Russian borders may lead to unpredictable consequences and it's time for Europe to change course, Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov told the Munich Security Conference.

Europe is where the "crisis of confidence" in international relations is felt the most, Foreign Minister Lavrov said as he took to the stage, explaining that "the structure of the Cold War rivalry is being recreated" on the continent.

"Escalating tensions, NATO's military infrastructure advancing to the East, exercises of unprecedented scope near the Russian borders, the pumping of defense budgets beyond measure – all this generates unpredictability," he added.

He then called on Europe to focus on security cooperation and helping to uphold international treaties, instead of following a policy of confrontation.

Give up on promoting the phantom of the 'Russian threat' or any other threat – before it's too late – and remember what unites us all.

Lavrov noted that "breakthrough technologies" must not be used to disrupt international stability further, stressing the importance of efforts aimed at "preventing an arms race in space and not allowing the militarization of cyberspace."

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He also relayed Moscow's proposal for the permanent members of the UN Security Council (China, France, Russia, the UK and the US) to hold a standalone summit in order to have "a frank and honest exchange of opinions on how to preserve peace for future generations."

Lavrov answered several questions from the media, which mainly revolved around the state of Russia's relations with Turkey over the flare-up in Syria's Idlib, the last terrorist enclave in country's north. Moscow and Ankara have been working to settle the military escalation in the area, but both parties made accusations that agreements had not been fulfilled after the Syrian and the Turkish troops clashed.

"We have very good relations with Turkey. But it doesn't mean that we must agree on everything," Lavrov said.

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However, victory against the terrorists in Idlib is "inevitable," he stressed, adding that separating the militants from "normal opposition" remains a pressing issue. According to the top Russian diplomat, that's something Ankara must do, due to its influence with the anti-government fighters.

3 January 202020:23

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

3-03-01-2020

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On January 3, Foreign Minister

Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

The parties discussed the situation in connection with the killing by the US military of Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Commander Major General Qasem Soleimani in an airstrike on Baghdad airport.

Sergey Lavrov stressed that targeted actions by a UN member state to eliminate officials of another UN member state, and on the territory of a third sovereign country without its knowledge grossly violate the principles of international law and deserve condemnation.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s “Timely Visit” to Washington.

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov’s “Timely Visit” to Washington. Coincides with House Impeachment Procedure. Discusses “Russiagate” with Trump in Oval Office

By Stephen Lendman

Global Research, December 11, 2019

Region: Russia and FSU, USA

Theme: History

On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov met with Pompeo at the State Department as well as Trump in the White House Oval Office.

Several issues discussed including “Russiagate” 

[Careful timing??:

“House Democrats will begin work on completing their articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday evening, setting the stage for a vote by the full House.

The Judiciary Committee is expected to convene at 7 p.m. ET to amend the impeachment legislation introduced Tuesday by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and her top committee chairmen and women.

A second session is expected on Thursday morning at 9.” GR Editor ]

Following their meeting in the Oval Office, DJT tweeted the following:

“Just had a very good meeting with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and representatives of Russia. Discussed many items including Trade, Iran, North Korea, INF Treaty, Nuclear Arms Control, and Election Meddling. Look forward to continuing our dialogue in the near future!”

Lavrov stressed that Moscow’s “correspondence (with the US) will show that we were prepared to cooperate on any issue that had to do with the US suspicions about our interference in elections, but the Obama administration rejected that vehemently.”

Réseau Voltaire -- Sergueï Lavrov dénonce la manipulation de l’antiterrorisme

Sergueï Lavrov dénonce la manipulation de l’antiterrorisme

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Le ministre russe des Affaires étrangères, Sergueï Lavrov, a violemment dénoncé, le 7 novembre 2018, la manipulation du concept d’anti-terrorisme par les Anglo-Saxons.

Selon le ministre, le nouveau concept de « lutte contre l’extrémisme oppressif » vise à valider les actions des terroristes lorsqu’ils servent la stratégie anglo-saxonne contre des gouvernements qu’ils qualifient d’« autoritaires ».

M. Lavrov a rappelé que chaque État est responsable selon ses propres lois de la manière dont il lutte contre l’idéologie extrémiste, tandis que la coopération intergouvernementale est soumise à la législation universelle des Nations unies.

Il a souligné que : « Les auteurs de ce concept [de « lutte contre l’extrémisme oppressif »] sont fondamentalement prêts à justifier les extrémistes et à les exonérer de toute responsabilité pénale ».

Sur le même sujet, lire : « Syrie : la paix suppose la condamnation internationale de l’idéologie des Frères musulmans », par Thierry Meyssan, Réseau Voltaire, 6 novembre 2018.

Russia’s key role in bringing North and South Korea together (Video)

Alexander Mercouris in London (E4): Why Lavrov went to North Korea to meet with Kim.

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang this past Thursday.

Lavrov’s visit comes as Pyongyang, Seoul and Washington are preparing a historic meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un on June 12th.

Russia’s role in brokering the summit between the US and North Korea has been played down, but make no mistake, Russia has (and is developing) key security, energy and infrastructure project on the Korean peninsula.

Alexander Mercouris in London (E4) explains why Lavrov went to North Korea to meet with Kim.

Here is a summary of what happened, via DW (http://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-russian-foreign-minister-sergey-lavrov-meets-kim-jong-un/a-44016043)…

• Lavrov invited the North Korean leader to visit Russia.
• He told Kim that Moscow supported peace and progress on the Korean peninsula and highly valued a declaration signed by Pyongyang and Seoul.
• Earlier, Lavrov met with his North Korean counterpart Ri Yong Ho and others at the Supreme People’s Assembly building in the North Korean capital.
• Lavrov and his deputy Igor Morgulov paid their respects at a monument to Soviet soldiers in Pyongyang’s Moranbong Park.
• The Russian Foreign Ministry said earlier Lavrov and Ri were expected to discuss “vital issues of bilateral relations and key international and regional issues.”

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