U.S. Ambassador: Washington is not seeking to change the Russian government
Ambassador to the United States in the capital of Russia John Tefft said that Washington seeks not to change the Russian government, and to change its policies. "in the U.S. capital still there is a strong bipartisan consensus that We must give a decisive response to the illegal and destabilizing actions of Russia in Ukraine, even if such a response would be costly for other parts of our interests," said Tefft, speaking Tuesday at the American chamber of Commerce in Russia, RIA " Novosti." We do not want to change the Russian government, and to change its policies. Together with the colleagues We work hard to give Russia the opportunity to change their policies, to return to respect the sovereignty of its neighbors and become a full partner in ensuring peace and prosperity not only in EU but also in the world, " said the American diplomat. He said that " there is a General doubt that the Russian government is ready for this course. Moscow has stated many times that is not involved in the events in the South-East of Ukraine, is not a party to domestic conflict and is interested in Ukraine overcame political and economic crisis. In the capital of Russia emphasize that all charges against her unsubstantiated. First Deputy head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Ryabkov said that the U.S. does not hide the task of creating conditions for regime change in Russia and continue to twist arms to their allies, so they continued against the Russian capital. Prior to this, foreign Minister S. Lavrov Century stated that Western countries do not hide that goal put them penalties regarding Russia is in change mode. He also said that the crisis in Ukraine was the result of the last 25 years of the West's policy aimed at strengthening its own security in harm to others. Later in the Embassy of the United States in the Russian Federation assured that Washington is not seeking regime change in Russia, but introduces punishment for changes in Russian foreign policy.