Irina Chumakova. The Minister for foreign Affairs of Britain Philip Hammond said that the Russian Federation would not take part in Minsk talks on Ukraine, if they attended the UK.

before the leadership of Britain was criticized, as well as among them from the former occupying the high post of NATO bureaucrat that plays a "minor role" in resolving the conflict in Ukraine.

Hammond, speaking on the first day of the week at London's Royal Institute of international Affairs (Chatham House), rejected the opinion about the fact that the UK is losing its influence in the world." We are determined to continue to play a full role in the world, " said Minister of foreign Affairs.

He also expressed disagreement with the fact that Britain is not ready to actively participate in the relations between the two countries. Non-participation in the Minsk process Hammond for his part, has explained Russia's position.

"Russia was not involved in the Minsk process, if We participated in it," He said, adding that the Russian Federation considers the UK as close to the U.S. the country.

"German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Clearly, the correct figure to participate in the negotiation process on Ukraine," suggested Hammond.

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