Lavrov suggests Russia could downgrade diplomatic presence in West
"Of course we do not see any sense in or have any desire to maintain the same presence in Western countries... and third world countries, both in Asia and Africa, on the contrary, need additional attention," Lavrov said in an address to new foreign ministry recruits.
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- Published Date: 07:40 | 18 October 2022
- Modified Date: 08:12 | 18 October 2022
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said Moscow could reduce its diplomatic presence in Western countries, blaming relations with Europe and the United States and Russia's need to build ties elsewhere.
"Of course we do not see any sense in or have any desire to maintain the same presence in Western countries... and third world countries, both in Asia and Africa, on the contrary, need additional attention," Lavrov said in an address to new foreign ministry recruits.
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