The world keeps turning on its axis and thus we have a new day loaded with more events. Russia’s relations with Yemen are 95 years old, which IMO is quite notable given the nature of the previous century. The PM’s full title is Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Republic of Yemen, so he wears multiple hats. Lavrov wore a black suit today in place of his usual blue; perhaps it’s new. Perhaps it’s for the earlier meeting of Russophiles that happened today. There’re a few
Lavrov always throws out a unique comment. I enjoyed his “one story” America into a skyscraper comment. Macron is as always an idiot. It doesn’t sound like there are too many takers for sending troops to boost Ukraine.
I think you should have highlighted this comment by Lavrov:
"which will include the supply of long-range weapons so that they reach deep into the territory of the Russian Federation, which in itself is suicidal (if all this is confirmed)."
That sounded to me like a direct threat to France. i.e. sending missiles to Ukraine that they would use to attack inside Russia would be considered by Russia as an act of war by France.
I haven't kept up: have the Russians applied any economic sanctions on western countries in retaliation for the West's sanctions?
Nice to hear/read Maria Zakharova again. Interesting contrast of the use of the word 'reciprocal' during her statements - like making an offer that cannot be refused, either because it is very advantageous or ... ;o)
Lavrov always throws out a unique comment. I enjoyed his “one story” America into a skyscraper comment. Macron is as always an idiot. It doesn’t sound like there are too many takers for sending troops to boost Ukraine.
I think you should have highlighted this comment by Lavrov:
"which will include the supply of long-range weapons so that they reach deep into the territory of the Russian Federation, which in itself is suicidal (if all this is confirmed)."
That sounded to me like a direct threat to France. i.e. sending missiles to Ukraine that they would use to attack inside Russia would be considered by Russia as an act of war by France.
I haven't kept up: have the Russians applied any economic sanctions on western countries in retaliation for the West's sanctions?
How refreshing once again to see a coherent statement of the issues.
As I read these words I can imagine global diplomats nodding their head appreciating the arguments in contrast to the platitudes from the West.
The West has won the media war but has also taken their rhetoric to constitute, in their minds, meaningful content.
Nice to hear/read Maria Zakharova again. Interesting contrast of the use of the word 'reciprocal' during her statements - like making an offer that cannot be refused, either because it is very advantageous or ... ;o)