“Russia observes the attempts of the Ukrainian authorities to create a provocative situation.” This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov in an interview with TV channel “Russia-24”.
Speaking of “Norman format”, he stated that “exacerbation is evident.”
“returning to Ukraine, to” Norman format “: Yes, the exacerbation is observed. Attempts have been attempted to create a provocative situation, cause a response from the militia and drag Russia into some power actions,” he said.
Lavrov also emphasized the “mysterious history” with the BPLA “Bayraxtar” in the Donbas.
“The commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine declares that this weapon was applied, and the Minister of Defense says that nothing like that did not happen,” said the head of the Russian department.
He also accused Ukraine in direct violation of the Minsk agreements.
“I think they are now talking there that it is more profitable to them: show” coolness “that they began to be bombed into rude or say that they perform Minsk agreements and offer to gather in the” Norman format, “the Russian Foreign Minister said.
In conclusion, the interview with Lavrov noted that “We don’t need a meeting for the meeting.”