The Ukrainian crisis is a direct consequence of the attempts of the West to save and move to the East of the dividing line in the Euro-Atlantic area, Russia is not looking for anyone confrontation, but will defend their wishes on the basis of international law, said on Wednesday the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation S. Lavrov..

" The Ukrainian crisis is a direct consequence of the attempts of our Western colleagues again to save and move to the East of the dividing line in the Euro - Atlantic space, " he said during a meeting with representatives of the Youth public chamber.

" We oppose such efforts, we are unwilling to seek confrontation with anyone, but will firmly defend its national desires, we behave as we Consider correct, honest on the basis of international law, what We respect and support their compliance with all countries, " said Lavrov.

" Consider it an appropriate way to ensure the national interests of the Russian Federation. Sure, the earlier our partners, which as yet have come to understand this truth multipolar world than before they do, the better it will be for the development of the whole system of international relations ", - said the head of the Ministry of foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.

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