Russia: America needs to change its behavior

Lavrov, who gave an interview to the Russian news agency Tass, made remarks on the items on the agenda.

Touching on the topic of the New START between Russia and the USA, Lavrov drew attention to the fact that such an agreement was suspended by his country.

Lavrov said: “There is no contact with the Americans regarding New START. They protest our decision by sending us a note and explaining that we have no right to make this decision. All of these are legally irrelevant arguments.” saying.

Emphasizing that the US undermines the principles of this agreement, Lavrov stated that these principles are based on mutual trust, respect and cooperation in the context of the efforts of Russia and the US to maintain strategic stability.

“In order to maintain contacts with the United States on this issue, they must change their own behavior and abide by civil principles in the conduct of interstate relations, including the principles contained in New START,” Lavrov said. he said.

“THE SITUATION IN TRANSDINESTER DECREASES DUE TO THE POLICY OF THE ADMINISTRATION OF MOLDOVA”

Referring to the Transnistria region, which is located in Moldova and unilaterally declared its independence, Lavrov said that Russian citizens live in this region. Lavrov said: “220,000 Russian citizens live in Transnistria. Of course, we are responsible for them. Here, in the village of Kobasna, we have peacekeepers and military units guarding the ammunition depot. We have a mandate that all parties agree to. We believe that this authority remains fully valid.” saying.

Noting that the situation in the region deteriorated, Lavrov said: “The situation here has deteriorated as a result of the policy that the Moldovan government decided to pursue under the leadership of President Maya Sandu. This policy is clearly anti-Russia and Transnistria.” he used his statements.

Lavrov emphasized that the 5+2 format made up of representatives of Transnistria, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, the US, the OSCE and the European Union within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) body has been frozen. for solving this problem. that the policy pursued by the West on the issue caused this.

Noting that Ukraine is trying to undermine the situation in the region, Lavrov said: “The Ukrainian administration openly sides with Chisinau by violating its mediation status in the 5+2 format. Support their extremely negative and destructive attitude towards Transnistria, build border fortifications and demonstrate their willingness to intervene in the process in any way possible, including the use of force.” saying. (AA)