On September 27 local time, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov delivered a speech at the 80th General Assembly of the United Nations.Russia remains willing to resolve the root causes of the conflict through dialogue.Russia is willing to discuss the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine, but the premise is that Russia's vital interests must be protected and the rights and interests of Russian-speaking residents in Ukraine are respected.
Lavrov emphasized that,Russia has never and never intended to attack NATO or the European Union.But he said any act of aggression against Russia would be responded resolutely, and NATO and the EU should not have any doubts about it.
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to retain the restrictive measures of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty will create necessary conditions for avoiding a strategic arms race.
Lavrov said Russia and the United States have a responsibility to avoid the risk of humanity falling into a new war.Russia has certain expectations for continued dialogue with the United StatesAnd noted the willingness shown by the U.S. government to develop pragmatic cooperation. (Headquarters reporter Cheng Mo)