Russian FM Sergei Lavrov, speaking in MGIMO on the Occasion of the knowledge, hit with criticism on the Georgian leadership and offered to impose an arms embargo to Georgia to change the current regime. Lavrov accused the U.S. of encouraging "irresponsible and unpredictable regime of Saakashvili," noting that further support the Georgian leadership from the United States could lead to a "mistake of historic proportions." p>
According to Lavrov, for the start it would be correct to impose an arms embargo regime of Mikhail Saakashvili, yet another power does not transform Georgia into a normal state. He stressed that in order "to safeguard the region from a recurrence of violence," Russia will continue to "take measures to punish those responsible, to ensure that this regime has never been able to do evil", transmits Interfax ". p>
"We are interested in very close cooperation with the OSCE, with the UN to provide strong security guarantee South Ossetia and Abkhazia, as provided in the six principles put forward by the Presidents of Medvedev and Sarkozy" - Lavrov added. p>
On the "ghost of a big game and a historic mistake USA
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Then the head of the Russian Foreign Minister switched on the United States, accusing Washington that providing military assistance to Georgia, America "encouraged irresponsible and unpredictable regime of Saakashvili." "By answering the Georgian aggression Russia set standards that are in full compliance with international law "- said Sergey Lavrov. p>
Further supporting the U.S. and its allies course Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili could lead to a historic mistake. "The spectre haunting big game again on the Caucasus. If the U.S. and its allies, ultimately, does not choose its national interests, not will take into account the interests of the Georgian people, and choose Saakashvili regime, which so-and not learned anything, it would be a mistake of historic proportions "- believes Lavrov. p>
According to him, the actions of Russia forced Georgia to peace "not intended other purposes than those dictated the need for effective guarantees of non-Georgian aggression against South Ossetia and Abkhazia." p>
"Unfortunately, multilateral diplomacy did not work, like the Russian-American interaction, which in recent years we have tried to use to keep from Tbilisi fatal adventures. The military assistance that America has provided the regime of Saakashvili, is not sufficient leverage its impact on the U.S. government. On the contrary, it encouraged irresponsible and unpredictable regime, his movement on the road adventures, "- said the minister. p>
Meanwhile Moscow, according to Lavrov, is set to continue cooperation with the U.S. until recently, but only on the basis of fairness and reciprocity. FM explained that Russia is ready to develop relations with any U.S. administration, but "our American partners must understand that positive relations between the major world powers can be built only on the basis of strict reciprocity and absolute honesty. At that operates the entire package, rather than its elected elements. We will talk with Washington, though still the slightest hope to understand each other and agree. " p>
On Russia discrimination when joining the WTO
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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that Russia sought to impose discriminatory conditions on the negotiations on accession to the World Trade Organization. "The talks on Russia accession to the WTO, which we have been honest, our partners rather than Russia NDA multilateral trading system, we try to impose discriminatory conditions" - said Lavrov. p>
The Minister noted that Russia "has voluntarily elected to socially oriented economy." "With this product and civilizational need throughout go to global markets of ideas, values and development models" - said the Foreign Minister. p>
According to him, the time has come for solving global problems should be part of a national development strategy. "This will require a fresh look at things, the ability to integrate and take into account the interests of other States" - has added head of the Russian Foreign Minister. p>
Again on alternative NATO in Europe
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Sergey Lavrov reiterated that Europe and Russia need a new system of collective security, which would take into account current realities. "Europe needs a positive rather than negative agenda - noted the minister. - It would be nice to see whether adequate today created during the Cold War arrangements, or should think about new structures, firmly guaranteed the inviolability of post-war borders and at the same time take into account modern Realities. " p>
"The President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev called to conclude the Treaty on European collective security and to start the process, pan-European summit - Lavrov continued. - It is the creation of a European security in general Evroatlantike there with the full integration of Russia. In this context it is necessary to honestly consider the problems That have arisen in connection with the deployment of U.S. missile defense Eastern Europe ". p>
"In the absence of reasonable multilateral dialogue Russia itself will respond in accordance with the principles of reasonable sufficiency on the basis of international law - said FM. - European security can not cling to the fair speech. "Recall the eve of the escalation of the Georgian-Ossetian conflict Lavrov called for the convening of a pan-European summit, which should complete" formed in the Euro-Atlantic political vacuum ". p>
On Russia responsible for the doubters
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Finally, Sergei Lavrov expressed the view that Russia has returned to the world stage as a responsible state, which can stand for its citizens. "If someone is mistaken on this point, our actions forced Georgia to peace and recognition of the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia should dispel these doubts -- Minister stressed. p>
According to him, the answer to the Georgian aggression Russia has established a standard response, "which is in full accordance with applicable international law, including the right to self-defence under the UN Charter and st.51 including our specific commitments in relation to the settlement of the conflict." p>
The actions of Russia forced Georgia to peace "have become a model of moderation, because they are not intended purposes other than those dictated the need for effective guarantees of non-Georgian aggression against South Ossetia and Abkhazia. " p> p>